How to hide a WhatsApp chat on iPhone?

How to hide a WhatsApp chat on iPhone - briefly?

To hide a WhatsApp chat on your iPhone, simply swipe left on the chat you want to hide and tap the "Archive" button. This will move the conversation out of your active chat list but keep it accessible for future reference.

How to hide a WhatsApp chat on iPhone - in detail?

Hiding a WhatsApp chat on an iPhone can be beneficial for maintaining privacy and organizing your conversations efficiently. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accomplish this:

  1. Open WhatsApp: First, unlock your iPhone and open the WhatsApp application. You will see a list of all your chats.
  2. Locate the Chat: Scroll through your chat list to find the specific conversation you want to hide.
  3. Archive the Chat:

    • For individual chats, swipe left on the chat you wish to hide.
    • A set of options will appear: "More", "Mute", and "Delete". Tap on "More".
    • In the menu that appears, select "Archive" (represented by an icon with a downward-facing arrow).
  4. Archiving Multiple Chats: If you need to archive multiple chats at once:

    • Tap "Edit" in the top left corner of your chat list.
    • Select the chats you want to hide by tapping on the circles next to them.
    • Once selected, tap on "Archive" at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  5. Accessing Archived Chats: If you ever need to access an archived chat again:

    • Scroll to the top of your chat list where it says "ARCHIVED".
    • Tap on "ARCHIVED" and you will see a list of all your archived chats.
    • To unarchive a chat, swipe left on the specific chat and select “Unarchive” (represented by an icon with an upward-facing arrow).
  6. Muting a Chat: If hiding isn’t enough and you want to ensure you don't receive notifications from the chat:

    • Swipe left on the chat.
    • Tap on "Mute".
    • Choose how long you want to mute the chat (either 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

By following these steps, you can effectively hide and manage your WhatsApp chats on an iPhone, ensuring your conversations remain private and organized according to your preferences.