How to disable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to disable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To disable notifications in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Notifications > WhatsApp and toggle off the Allow Notifications switch.

How to disable notifications in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

Disabling notifications in WhatsApp on an iPhone can be done through several methods, depending on the specific type of notification you wish to turn off. Here is a detailed guide:

Disable All WhatsApp Notifications

  1. Open Settings: Unlock your iPhone and tap on the "Settings" app.
  2. Navigate to Notifications: Scroll down and select "Notifications."
  3. Find WhatsApp: In the list of apps, find and tap on "WhatsApp."
  4. Toggle Off Allow Notifications: Slide the toggle switch next to "Allow Notifications" to the left. This will disable all notifications from WhatsApp, including message previews and badges.

Disable Specific Types of Notifications

  1. Open Settings: Unlock your iPhone and tap on the "Settings" app.
  2. Navigate to Notifications: Scroll down and select "Notifications."
  3. Find WhatsApp: In the list of apps, find and tap on "WhatsApp."
  4. Toggle Off Specific Options:
    • Alert Style: Choose between "None," "Banners," or "Alerts" depending on your preference.
    • Show Previews: Toggle this off to hide message previews in notifications.
    • Badge App Icon: Toggle this off if you do not want the app icon to show a red badge with the number of unread messages.
    • Sound: Toggle this off to mute notification sounds.
    • Show on Lock Screen: Toggle this off to prevent WhatsApp notifications from appearing on your lock screen.

Disable Notifications for Specific Chats or Groups

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
  2. Select Chat/Group: Open the chat or group you want to disable notifications for.
  3. Tap on Contact Name: At the top of the screen, tap on the contact's name or the group name.
  4. Access Group Info: For groups, tap on "Group Info."
  5. Mute Notifications: Scroll down and select "Mute" (for iOS 13 and later) or "Customize Notifications" (for earlier versions).
  6. Choose Mute Duration: Select the duration for which you want to mute notifications—8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and disable WhatsApp notifications on your iPhone according to your preferences, ensuring that you only receive alerts when you want them.