How to close access to WhatsApp?

How to close access to WhatsApp - briefly?

To restrict access to WhatsApp, you can use the app's built-in privacy settings or employ third-party security solutions such as parental control apps.

How to close access to WhatsApp - in detail?

To restrict or revoke access to your WhatsApp account, you have several options depending on the scenario and the level of control you wish to exert. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Revoking Access from a Specific Device

If you want to close access to your WhatsApp account from a specific device, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary device (the one where you have control over the account).
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. Select Account from the menu.
4. Tap on Devices. Here you will see a list of all devices that are logged into your WhatsApp account.
5. Find the device you want to log out from and tap on it.
6. Choose Log Out or Disconnect Device. This action will revoke access from that specific device, effectively closing access to your WhatsApp account from it.

Disabling Two-Step Verification (2SV)

If you have enabled two-step verification and want to disable it for whatever reason, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary device.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Account.
4. Tap on Two-Step Verification.
5. Enter your PIN or passcode (if you have one set up). If you don’t remember the PIN, you will need to wait 7 days before you can disable it.
6. Once verified, tap on Disable to turn off two-step verification.

Deleting Your WhatsApp Account

If you want to permanently close access to your WhatsApp account by deleting it entirely, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary device.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Account.
4. Tap on Delete My Account.
5. Enter your phone number in the international format (e.g., +1 234-567-8901).
6. Choose a reason for deleting your account from the dropdown menu.
7. Tap on DELETE MY ACCOUNT. This action will permanently delete your WhatsApp account, closing all access to it.

Blocking Someone on WhatsApp

If you want to close access to your WhatsApp conversations with a specific person, you can block them:

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary device.
2. Go to the chat with the person you want to block.
3. Tap on their name or contact information at the top of the chat.
4. Scroll down and tap on Block.
5. Confirm that you want to block this contact. This action will prevent them from sending messages or calls to your WhatsApp account, effectively closing access to your conversations with them.

Changing Your Phone Number

If you change your phone number, you can transfer your WhatsApp account to the new number:

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary device.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Account.
4. Tap on Change Number.
5. Enter both your old and new phone numbers in the international format (e.g., +1 234-567-8901).
6. Verify that you have access to both numbers.
7. Follow the prompts to complete the process. This action will transfer your WhatsApp account to the new number, closing access from the old number.

By following these detailed steps, you can effectively manage and restrict access to your WhatsApp account according to your needs.