How do I delete a contact from WhatsApp on iPhone?

How do I delete a contact from WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To delete a contact from WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps: Open the WhatsApp app, go to the "Contacts" tab, select the contact you want to delete, tap on their name at the top, and then tap on "Delete Contact."

How do I delete a contact from WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To delete a contact from WhatsApp on your iPhone, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: First, ensure that the WhatsApp application is installed and updated to the latest version. Launch WhatsApp by tapping its icon on your home screen.
  2. Navigate to Contacts: Once inside WhatsApp, tap on the "Contacts" tab located at the bottom of the screen. This tab allows you to view and manage all the contacts you have saved in WhatsApp.
  3. Select the Contact: Scroll through your list of contacts and locate the contact you wish to delete. Tap on the contact to open their chat window.
  4. Open Contact Info: At the top of the chat window, you will see the contact's name and profile picture. Tap on this area to open the contact information page.
  5. Delete Contact: On the contact information page, you will find an option labeled "Delete Contact." Tap on it. WhatsApp may prompt you to confirm your decision with a message saying "Are you sure you want to delete this contact?" Tap "OK" or "Confirm" to proceed.
  6. Verify Deletion: After deleting the contact, you can verify that they have been removed from your contacts list by going back to the "Contacts" tab and checking if their name is no longer present.

Additional Tips:

  • Deleting a contact from WhatsApp will remove them from your WhatsApp contacts only. The contact will still be saved in your iPhone's address book unless you manually delete it there as well.
  • If you wish to block the contact instead of deleting, you can do so by going to "Settings" > "Account" > "Privacy" > "Blocked." Tap "Add New..." and select the contact from the list.
  • Backing up your contacts before making any changes is a good practice to avoid accidental loss of important information.