How to disable "online" in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to disable online in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To disable the "online" status in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
  2. Tap on Account > Privacy > Last Seen & Status, then select My Contacts except... or Nobody.

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

To disable the "online" status in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Settings: Tap on the "Settings" tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will take you to the app's settings menu.
  3. Access Account Settings: In the settings menu, find and tap on "Account". This section contains various account-related preferences.
  4. Select Privacy: Under the "Account" tab, look for the "Privacy" option and tap on it. Here, you can manage various privacy settings for your WhatsApp account.
  5. Disable Last Seen: Within the "Privacy" menu, you will see an option labeled "Last Seen". Tap on this to access the related settings.
  6. Change Last Seen Status: You will be presented with three options:

    • "Everyone": This means your last seen status is visible to everyone.
    • "My Contacts": Your last seen status is only visible to contacts saved in your phone's address book.
    • "Nobody": Your last seen status is not visible to anyone.

    To disable the "online" status, select "Nobody". This setting will hide your online status from all of your contacts.

  7. Confirm Changes: After selecting "Nobody", WhatsApp may prompt you with a message explaining that this change affects both your last seen and online statuses. Confirm the changes by tapping "OK".

By following these steps, you will successfully disable your "online" status in WhatsApp on your iPhone, ensuring that no one can see when you are active on the app.