How to disable WhatsApp notifications for a contact - briefly?
To disable WhatsApp notifications for a specific contact, open the chat with that contact, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and then select "Custom Notifications." From there, you can turn off sounds, vibrations, and pop-up notifications for that particular contact.
How to disable WhatsApp notifications for a contact - in detail?
To disable WhatsApp notifications for a specific contact, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to the Contact: Navigate to the chat with the contact from whom you want to disable notifications.
- Access Contact Info: For Android users, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen and select "View contact." On an iPhone, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat screen.
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Mute Notifications (Android):
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) again and select "Mute notifications."
- Choose the duration for which you want to mute notifications: 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year. Alternatively, you can select "Always" to permanently mute notifications from this contact.
- Confirm your choice by tapping on "OK."
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Mute Notifications (iPhone):
- Tap on the "Mute" option at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the duration for which you want to mute notifications: 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year. You can also choose "Always" to permanently disable notifications from this contact.
- Tap on "Done" to confirm your selection.
- Verify Mute Status: To ensure that notifications are muted, you can check the chat screen for a mute icon (usually a speaker with a line through it) next to the contact's name or at the top of the chat window.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp notifications and avoid distractions from specific contacts while still being able to communicate with them when needed.