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That's why you can enable a two-step verification PIN. You're asked to provide this PIN after installing Whatsapp on a new device. https://faq.whatsapp.com/1095301557782068

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FYI It also asks PIN from time to time on the same device too. Just a small inconvenience.

It's a reminder, right? Signal has the same feature.

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