How do I enable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How do I enable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To enable notifications for WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to 'Notifications' > 'WhatsApp', and toggle on 'Allow Notifications'.

How do I enable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To enable notifications in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open the Settings App: Unlock your iPhone and locate the Settings app. This is usually found on your home screen or within a folder. Tap on it to open.
  2. Navigate to Notifications: Scroll down the list of options in the Settings menu until you find "Notifications." Tap on it to proceed.
  3. Find WhatsApp: In the Notifications menu, you will see a list of all apps installed on your iPhone. Look for "WhatsApp" and tap on it.
  4. Enable Allow Notifications: At the top of the WhatsApp settings page, there is an option labeled "Allow Notifications." Toggle this switch to the right (green) position to enable notifications.
  5. Customize Notification Settings: Below the "Allow Notifications" toggle, you will find several customization options:

    • Notifications Grouping: Choose how you want notifications from WhatsApp to be grouped. You can select "Automatically," "By App," or turn off grouping.
    • Show as Banner: This option allows you to decide whether WhatsApp notifications appear as a banner at the top of your screen. Toggle this switch on if desired.
    • Sounds: Enable or disable notification sounds for WhatsApp messages.
    • Badge App Icon: With this feature enabled, you will see a red badge with the number of unread messages on the WhatsApp icon.
    • Show Notifications on Lock Screen: Toggle this switch to show notifications even when your iPhone is locked.
    • Notification Center: Choose whether to display WhatsApp notifications in the Notification Center. You can select "None," "1 Recent Item," or "5 Recent Items."
  6. Specific Notification Types: Further down, you will find options to customize specific types of notifications:

    • Alerts: Configure whether alerts should be displayed as banners, alerts, or both.
    • Badges: Enable or disable badge app icons for specific notification types.
    • Sounds: Choose the sound that plays when you receive a specific type of WhatsApp notification.
    • Show on Lock Screen: Decide whether to display each notification type on your lock screen.
  7. Persistent Notifications: If you want to allow WhatsApp to show persistent notifications, toggle this switch on at the bottom of the settings page.

By following these steps, you will ensure that all relevant WhatsApp notifications are enabled and customized according to your preferences on your iPhone.