WhatsApp will send new security code

 WhatsApp will send new security code, find out why

WhatsApp will send new security code

WhatsApp contains a security code for end-to-end encrypted chat security verification.

If you re-register on a new smartphone, the security code will change.  Even if you uninstall and re-install WhatsApp on the same phone, it will change.  WhatsApp informed the users about this.  File photo: Reuters (REUTERS)

WhatsApp contains a security code for end-to-end encrypted chat security verification.  The code is in the contact info as a QR code and a 60-digit number.  File photo: Reuters (REUTERS)

As a result, if someone on your chatlist changes phones, that security code will change.  File photo: Reuters

WABetainfo also tweeted about it.  Photo: Twitter

How do you know if the security code has changed?  Go to Account Options in WhatsApp Settings.  Tap on Security there.  Turn on 'Show Security Notifications' here.  Photo: WABetainfo