Enabling Fingerprint lock will help users to make the app more secure. It seems like WhatsApp is really concerned with the privacy of its users. WhatsApp has also provided the end-to-end encryption as well. All the users who have updated the app to the latest version will get this feature. If you do not get this feature in your app, you have to wait for a bit.
How to Enable WhatsApp Fingerprint Lock for Android
To enable this feature, first of all, open the WhatsApp and tap on the three dots on the top right corner of the app. Tap on “Account” Move to “Privacy”
Now tap on the “Fingerprint Lock”. Once you enable this feature, you will get three options, you can select as per your need. The lock timer is a convenient feature as it will not lock out your conversations every single time you use the app.