How to block and delete a contact in WhatsApp - briefly?
To block a contact on WhatsApp, open the chat with that person, tap on their name at the top of the screen, select "Block," and confirm your decision. To delete a contact, you need to remove them from your phone's address book first; once they are deleted from there, they will also disappear from your WhatsApp contacts list.
How to block and delete a contact in WhatsApp - in detail?
To effectively manage unwanted interactions on WhatsApp, you may need to block or delete contacts. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do both:
Blocking a Contact
Blocking a contact prevents them from sending you messages or seeing your online status and profile picture. However, they will still be able to see your messages in group chats unless you also leave the group.
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Contacts: For Android users, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Contacts". On iOS, tap on "Settings" at the bottom-right corner and then select "Account".
- Access Blocked Contacts: In the Account settings, tap on "Privacy", followed by "Blocked Contacts".
- Add New Contact: Tap on the "+" icon to add a new contact to your blocked list.
- Select Contact: Choose the contact you want to block from your contacts list.
- Confirm Blocking: Confirm that you want to block the selected contact.
Deleting a Contact
Deleting a contact removes their information from your phone's address book, but it does not affect their presence in WhatsApp groups or their ability to message you unless you also block them.
- Open Contacts App: Launch the Contacts app on your device.
- Find Contact: Locate and select the contact you wish to delete.
- Edit Contact: Tap on the "Edit" button, usually represented by a pencil icon.
- Delete Contact: Scroll down and tap on the "Delete" option, then confirm the action.
Additional Steps for WhatsApp Groups
If you want to ensure that a blocked or deleted contact does not disrupt your group chats:
- Open Group Chat: Go to the group chat where the unwanted contact is present.
- Tap on Contact Name: Select the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
- Remove from Group: Tap on "Remove [Contact] from Group" and confirm your decision.
Final Considerations
- Blocking vs Deleting: Blocking prevents future interactions, while deleting simply removes their information from your contacts list.
- Group Chats: Be aware that blocked or deleted contacts can still be present in group chats unless you remove them specifically.
- Data Backup: Regularly back up your WhatsApp data to prevent loss of important messages and media.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage unwanted contacts on WhatsApp and maintain a clean and safe communication environment.