How to hide a contact in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To hide a contact in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to hide.
- Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Hide Contact" from the menu.
How to hide a contact in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
Hiding a contact in WhatsApp on an iPhone can be done through several methods, depending on whether you want to hide the contact from your chat list or completely mute notifications from them. Here is a detailed guide:
Method 1: Archiving a Chat
Archiving a chat will remove it from your main chat list but not delete the conversation history.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Locate the Contact: Scroll through your chat list to find the contact you want to hide.
- Swipe Left: Swipe left on the chat with the contact you wish to hide.
- Archive: Tap the "Archive" button that appears. The chat will now be moved to the Archived Chats folder.
Method 2: Muting Notifications
If you want to keep the contact visible but stop receiving notifications from them, you can mute their messages.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Locate the Contact: Scroll through your chat list to find the contact you want to mute.
- Open Chat: Tap on the chat to open it.
- Tap on Contact Name: At the top of the screen, tap on the name or profile picture of the contact.
- Mute Settings: Scroll down and find the "Mute" option. Tap on it.
- Choose Duration: Select how long you want to mute notifications (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).
- Confirm: Tap "OK" to confirm your choice.
Method 3: Blocking the Contact
Blocking a contact will hide all messages and calls from them. Note that this is a more drastic measure as it prevents any form of communication with the blocked user.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Locate the Contact: Scroll through your chat list to find the contact you want to block.
- Open Chat: Tap on the chat to open it.
- Tap on Contact Name: At the top of the screen, tap on the name or profile picture of the contact.
- Block Contact: Scroll down and tap "Block Contact." Confirm your decision by tapping "Block" again in the pop-up window.
Method 4: Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use the built-in Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone to silence notifications from specific contacts without hiding their chats.
- Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Do Not Disturb: Tap on "Do Not Disturb."
- Allow Calls From: Turn on "Do Not Disturb" and then tap on "Allow Calls From."
- Everyone Except Favorites: Select "Everyone" to allow calls from everyone except your favorites, or select "No One" to block all calls.
- Manage Favorites: Go back to the main Settings menu and tap on "Phone." Then, tap on "Favorites" and add contacts you want to allow calls from.
By following these methods, you can effectively hide or mute specific contacts in WhatsApp on your iPhone according to your preferences.