How to block and then unblock a contact in WhatsApp - briefly?
To block a contact on WhatsApp, open the chat with that person, tap on their name at the top, select 'Block', and confirm your choice. To unblock them, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked Contacts, tap on their name, and then select 'Unblock'.
How to block and then unblock a contact in WhatsApp - in detail?
To effectively manage your contacts on WhatsApp, you may occasionally need to block and subsequently unblock individuals. Below is a detailed guide on how to accomplish this:
Blocking a Contact
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the 'Contacts' tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display all your saved contacts.
- Select the Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to block.
- Access Contact Info: Once inside the chat, click on the contact's name at the top of the screen to access their profile information.
- Block Contact: Scroll down and select 'Block Contact'. Confirm your decision when prompted.
Unblocking a Contact
- Open WhatsApp Settings: On the main screen, tap on the three dots (vertical or horizontal, depending on your device) in the top right corner to open the menu. Select 'Settings'.
- Account: In the settings menu, select 'Account'.
- Privacy: Under 'Account', choose 'Privacy'.
- Blocked Contacts: Here you will see a list of contacts that you have blocked. Tap on 'Blocked Contacts' to view the list.
- Unblock Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to unblock. Confirm your action when prompted.
Additional Tips
- Notification Settings: Blocking a contact will not only prevent them from sending messages but also from seeing your profile picture, status updates, or any changes to these until they are unblocked.
- Group Chats: If you are part of the same group chat with the blocked contact, their messages will still appear in the chat. However, you won't receive notifications for them.
- Data Backup: Regularly back up your chats to avoid losing any important data during the blocking and unblocking process.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your contacts on WhatsApp, ensuring that only desired communications reach you while preserving the option to reconnect when necessary.