How to disable the last seen time and online status in WhatsApp - briefly?
To disable your last seen time and online status in WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings."
- Select "Account," then "Privacy," and set both "Last Seen" and "Online" to "Nobody."
How to disable the last seen time and online status in WhatsApp - in detail?
Disabling the "Last Seen" time and online status in WhatsApp can enhance your privacy by preventing others from knowing when you were last active or whether you are currently online. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Last Seen Time
WhatsApp allows users to control who can see their "Last Seen" time. You can choose between three settings: Everyone, My Contacts, and Nobody. To adjust this setting:
- Open WhatsApp on your device.
- Go to the Settings menu by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner for Android or the "Settings" tab at the bottom right for iOS.
- Select Account > Privacy.
- Tap on "Last Seen".
- Choose the option that best suits your privacy needs:
- Everyone: Anyone can see when you were last online.
- My Contacts: Only people in your contacts list can view your "Last Seen" time.
- Nobody: No one can see your "Last Seen" status.
Online Status
Controlling who sees your online status is similar to managing the "Last Seen" setting:
- Follow steps 1-3 above to navigate to Account > Privacy.
- Tap on "Read Receipts".
- Choose from the following options:
- Everyone: Allows everyone to see when you’re online and have read their messages.
- My Contacts: Only your contacts can view your online status and read receipts.
- Nobody: No one can see whether you are online or if you have read their messages.
Additional Privacy Settings
For enhanced privacy, consider the following additional settings:
- Profile Photo: Manage who can see your profile picture by going to Account > Privacy > Profile Photo and selecting Everyone, My Contacts, or Nobody.
- Status: Control who sees your status updates (text, photo, video) by navigating to Account > Privacy > Status and choosing the appropriate option.
- Live Location: Limit who can see your live location sharing by going to Account > Privacy > Live Location and selecting Everyone, My Contacts, or Only Me.
Important Note
When you disable read receipts for others (Read Receipts set to Nobody), you will also not be able to see read receipts from them. This setting is mutual and applies to both parties.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your privacy on WhatsApp and control who sees your activity status and last seen time.