Automatically lock WhatsApp Web after a period of time or by pressing the action button

Latest Version

Version
0.1.4
Update
July 25, 2024
Size
183KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.55556 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
Idle
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Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web Extension

This extension allows you to password-protect your WhatsApp Web account. It offers two modes of operation:
The extension prompts you to enter the password when you open WhatsApp Web.
The extension only prompts you to enter the password after a period. In this mode, you can ask to lock WhatsApp after the period is expired.

Usage Instruction:
After installation, click the action button once to open WhatsApp Web next to your current tab.
Enter your password and confirm it in the confirmation box.
Press the \"Change Password\" button to activate the password protection. From now on, the extension will block WhatsApp access on any subsequent requests.

Notes:
* Press the action button to lock WhatsApp Web. This will lock all open instances of WhatsApp. The extension will open a new, locked one for you if there are no instances.
You can also configure a keyboard shortcut for the action button. This way, you can quickly lock WhatsApp when needed.
* The extension also locks right-click context menu. You can disable this feature from \"options\" panel
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Password Lock for WhatsApp\u2122 Web", "description": "Automatically lock WhatsApp Web after a period of time or by pressing the action button", "version": "0.1.4", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "idle" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://web.whatsapp.com/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Open WhatsApp Web or focus an already opened one then lock it" }, "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "homepage_url": "https://webextension.org/listing/password-lock-for-whatsapp.html", "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"], "js": ["/data/blocker/run.js"], "css": ["/data/blocker/run.css"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["/data/lock/index.html"], "matches": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"] }], "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }}
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How to download and manually install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension file

Select and download the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Password Lock for WhatsApp™ Web extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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