Can you block a number on WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, it is possible to block a number on WhatsApp. To do this, open the chat with the contact you want to block, tap on their name at the top of the chat, select "Block Contact," and confirm your choice. This will prevent the blocked user from sending you messages or calls through WhatsApp.
Can you block a number on WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, it is possible to block a number on WhatsApp. This feature allows users to prevent unwanted messages and calls from specific contacts. Here's how you can do it:
For Android users:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "More" from the dropdown menu.
- Tap on "Block" at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm by tapping "Block" again.
For iOS users:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
- Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on "Block Contact".
- Confirm by tapping "Block" again.
Once a number is blocked, you will no longer receive messages or calls from that contact. However, you can still view messages sent before blocking in your chat history. If you change your mind later, you can unblock the contact by following these steps:
For Android users:
- Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings".
- Tap on "Account" and then "Privacy".
- Scroll down and tap on "Blocked contacts".
- Find the contact you want to unblock and tap on the trash can icon next to it.
- Confirm by tapping "Unblock".
For iOS users: