How to delete a person from the WhatsApp list - briefly?
To remove someone from your WhatsApp contacts list, you simply need to delete their phone number from your device's contact list. This action will automatically update your WhatsApp contacts, reflecting the change.
How to delete a person from the WhatsApp list - in detail?
To delete a contact from your WhatsApp list, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select 'Settings'. On iOS, tap on 'Settings' at the bottom of the screen.
- Navigate to Account Settings: For both platforms, you will find an option labeled 'Account'. Tap on it.
- Select Delete My Account: This option is usually found towards the bottom of the list. Tap on it.
- Enter Your Phone Number: WhatsApp will prompt you to enter your phone number. Ensure that you input the number associated with your WhatsApp account.
- Confirm Deletion: After entering your phone number, tap 'Delete My Account'. This action will remove your WhatsApp profile and all data associated with it from the servers.
- Reinstall WhatsApp (if needed): If you wish to start fresh, uninstall WhatsApp from your device and then reinstall it from your app store.
- Set Up WhatsApp Again: Open WhatsApp and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new account using your phone number. This will create a new profile, effectively removing the old one from the WhatsApp servers.