How to delete a number from the WhatsApp account on your phone?

How to delete a number from the WhatsApp account on your phone - briefly?

To delete a number from your WhatsApp account on your phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to delete.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Delete Contact" and confirm.

How to delete a number from the WhatsApp account on your phone - in detail?

Deleting a number from your WhatsApp account on your phone is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand that deleting a contact from your phone does not automatically remove them from your WhatsApp contacts. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:

Step 1: Backup Your Data

Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to backup your data. This ensures that you don’t lose important information in case something goes wrong during the deletion process. WhatsApp provides an easy way to backup your chats and media to Google Drive or iCloud, depending on whether you're using an Android or iOS device.

Step 2: Delete the Contact from Your Phone

To delete a contact from your phone’s address book:

  1. Open the Contacts app on your phone.
  2. Find the contact you want to delete.
  3. Tap on the contact to open their details.
  4. Look for the option to "Delete" or "Remove" the contact. This is usually found in the menu (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
  5. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Step 3: Delete the WhatsApp Chat (Optional)

If you want to delete the chat history with that particular contact:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  2. Go to the Chats tab.
  3. Long press on the chat you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
  4. Tap on the trash can icon or the "Delete Chat" option.
  5. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Step 4: Block the Contact (Optional)

If you want to ensure that the contact cannot message you again, you can block them:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  2. Go to the Chats tab.
  3. Find the chat with the contact you want to block.
  4. Tap on the three dots (menu) at the top right corner of the screen.
  5. Select "More" and then tap on "Block."
  6. Confirm the action when prompted.

Step 5: Remove from WhatsApp Contacts List

After deleting the contact from your phone and optionally blocking them, you may still see their name in your WhatsApp contacts list. This is because WhatsApp maintains its own contacts list based on the numbers you’ve communicated with. To remove them from this list:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  2. Go to the Chats tab.
  3. Tap on the search bar at the top of the screen and type the contact's name or number.
  4. Long press on the chat until a menu appears.
  5. Select "Delete Chat." This will remove the contact from your recent chats list, but they may still appear in your contacts list if you have communicated with them recently.
  6. To completely remove them from your WhatsApp contacts list, you can clear the app's cache or data (note that this will also log you out of your account). Go to:

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively delete a number from your WhatsApp account on your phone. Always remember that while deleting a contact from your phone’s address book removes them locally, they may still appear in your WhatsApp contacts list if you have communicated with them recently. For the most thorough removal, consider blocking the contact and clearing the app's cache or data.