How to block a user in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To block a user in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these simple steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the person you want to block.
- Tap on their name at the top of the chat, then select 'Block' from the menu that appears.
How to block a user in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
To block a user in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Go to Settings: At the bottom right corner of the screen, tap on the "Settings" tab (represented by a gear icon).
- Access Account Settings: In the Settings menu, scroll down and select "Account".
- Privacy Settings: Under the Account section, you will find "Privacy". Tap on it to proceed.
- Blocked Contacts: In the Privacy settings, look for an option labeled "Blocked" (this might be under "Contacts" depending on your WhatsApp version). Tap on this to see a list of currently blocked contacts.
- Add Blocked Contact: To block a new user, tap on the "Edit" button in the top right corner (represented by a pencil icon). This will allow you to add or remove users from your blocked list.
- Select the User: Scroll through your contacts list and select the user you wish to block. You can also manually enter a phone number if the contact is not in your address book.
- Confirm Blocking: After selecting the user, tap "Done" or "Save" (depending on your WhatsApp version) to confirm that you want to block this contact.
- Verify Blocked Status: To ensure that the user has been successfully blocked, go back to the "Blocked" list in the Privacy settings and verify that their name or number appears there.
Once these steps are completed, the selected user will be blocked from contacting you through WhatsApp. They won't be able to call you, send messages, or view your status updates. If you change your mind later, you can always unblock them by following a similar process in the Blocked list.