How to block a WhatsApp contact for a while?

How to block a WhatsApp contact for a while - briefly?

To temporarily block a WhatsApp contact, you can use the "Ignore Conversations" feature. This allows you to mute notifications from specific contacts without unfriending them.

How to block a WhatsApp contact for a while - in detail?

Blocking a WhatsApp contact is a straightforward process, but it's important to note that WhatsApp currently doesn’t offer an option to temporarily block a contact. When you block someone on WhatsApp, they are permanently blocked until you unblock them manually. However, there are some steps you can follow if you wish to restrict interactions with a specific contact for a while without completely blocking them.

Understanding the Block Feature

When you block a contact on WhatsApp:

• You will not receive any messages, calls, or status updates from that contact.
• The contact will not be able to see your last seen, online status, or any changes to your profile picture.
• The contact will remain blocked until you manually unblock them.

Alternatives to Temporary Blocking

If you’re looking for a temporary solution, consider the following alternatives:

1. Mute Notifications: You can mute notifications from a specific contact or group. This way, you won't be disturbed by messages or calls, but the contact remains unblocked.

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to mute.
   • Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat.
   • Select "Mute notifications." You can choose to mute for 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year.

2. Delete Chat: If you prefer not to see the messages from a specific contact, you can delete the chat history. This won’t block the contact but will remove their messages from your view.

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact.
   • Tap on "More options" (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Delete chat." Confirm by tapping "DELETE."

3. Change Privacy Settings: Adjust your privacy settings to limit what certain contacts can see about you.

   • Go to WhatsApp > tap on "Settings" (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Account" > "Privacy."
   • You can choose who can see your profile picture, about section, status, and last seen. Set these options to "My contacts" or "Nobody" depending on your preference.

Steps to Block a Contact Permanently

If you decide that blocking the contact is necessary:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
2. Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat.
3. Select "Block" > confirm by tapping "BLOCK."

Unblocking a Contact

To unblock a contact:

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Go to "Settings" (three dots) > "Account" > "Privacy."
3. Scroll down and tap on "Blocked contacts."
4. Find the contact you want to unblock, then tap on their name.
5. Select "Unblock" and confirm by tapping "UNBLOCK."

Conclusion

While WhatsApp doesn’t currently support temporary blocking, using features like muting notifications or adjusting privacy settings can help manage interactions with specific contacts. If you need to block someone permanently, the process is simple and reversible at any time.