How to block a contact on WhatsApp
Since WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps, you surely might have encountered a situation where you felt a need to block someone on the app. Whether it is a toxic ex, a distant relative, or a stranger who keeps on texting you, WhatsApp allows you to block a contact or an unknown number on the platform. In addition to this, users can even report contacts if they think their content or spam might be a problem.
Here are two step-by-step methods on how you can block a contact on WhatsApp.
How to block someone on WhatsApp
Method 1:
Open your WhatsApp and go to the menu by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner
Tap on Settings>Privacy>Blocked Contacts
Now Tap on “+” option and search for the concerned contact in your contact list
Method 2:
Open the WhatsApp chatbox of the contact you want to block
Now tap on the three dots in the top right corner
Tap on More> Block
In case you want to block unknown numbers from texting you on WhatsApp, here are the steps that you can follow.
How to block an unknown phone number
Open the chat box of the unknown contact
Tap on the “Block” option on the top
You can “Report” the contact if you want
For the unversed, if you block a contact, they will not be able to call or send you a text on WhatsApp. Additionally, they won’t be able to see your “Last seen” or “Online” status. Your WhatsApp profile picture will also not be visible to them.
However, do note that if you block a contact, it will still be available in the address book. To delete it, you will actually have to delete it manually.
Notably, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a ‘block’ shortcut that will allow users to block a contact more easily.
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Since WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps, you surely might have encountered a situation where you felt a need to block someone on the app. Whether it is a toxic ex, a distant relative, or a stranger who keeps on texting you, WhatsApp allows you to block a contact or an unknown number on the platform. In addition to this, users can even report contacts if they think their content or spam might be a problem.
Here are two step-by-step methods on how you can block a contact on WhatsApp.
How to block someone on WhatsApp
Method 1:
Open your WhatsApp and go to the menu by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner
Tap on Settings>Privacy>Blocked Contacts
Now Tap on “+” option and search for the concerned contact in your contact list
Method 2:
Open the WhatsApp chatbox of the contact you want to block
Now tap on the three dots in the top right corner
Tap on More> Block
In case you want to block unknown numbers from texting you on WhatsApp, here are the steps that you can follow.
How to block an unknown phone number
Open the chat box of the unknown contact
Tap on the “Block” option on the top
You can “Report” the contact if you want
For the unversed, if you block a contact, they will not be able to call or send you a text on WhatsApp. Additionally, they won’t be able to see your “Last seen” or “Online” status. Your WhatsApp profile picture will also not be visible to them.
However, do note that if you block a contact, it will still be available in the address book. To delete it, you will actually have to delete it manually.
Notably, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a ‘block’ shortcut that will allow users to block a contact more easily.
The post How to block a contact on WhatsApp appeared first on BGR India.
