How to hide WhatsApp so that you are not seen online on iPhone?

How to hide WhatsApp so that you are not seen online on iPhone - briefly?

To hide your online status on WhatsApp for iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to Privacy > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, and toggle off WhatsApp.

How to hide WhatsApp so that you are not seen online on iPhone - in detail?

To ensure that your status on WhatsApp does not indicate you as being "online" on an iPhone, there are several steps you can follow:

1. Adjust Your Privacy Settings:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the 'Settings' tab (usually found at the bottom right corner of the screen).
   • Tap on 'Account'.
   • Select 'Privacy'.
   • Here, you will see an option for 'Last Seen & Online'. Tap on it.
   • You can choose from three options: 'Everyone', 'My Contacts', or 'Nobody'. To prevent anyone from seeing when you are online, select 'Nobody'. This setting ensures that no one, including your contacts, will see your online status.

2. Disable Read Receipts:

   • While still in the 'Privacy' settings, look for the option 'Read Receipts'.
   • Toggle this off. Disabling read receipts means that others won’t know when you have read their messages. However, keep in mind that you also won’t be able to see read receipts from other people.

3. Turn Off Notifications:

   • Go to your iPhone 'Settings' app.
   • Scroll down and tap on 'Notifications'.
   • Find WhatsApp in the list of apps.
   • Toggle off 'Allow Notifications'. This will prevent WhatsApp notifications from appearing on your lock screen or notification center, which can sometimes indicate that you are active on the app.

4. Use Airplane Mode:

   • If you need a temporary solution and don’t want to change your settings permanently, you can use Airplane Mode.
   • Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access Control Center (or swipe down from the top right corner for iPhone X or later models).
   • Tap on the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode. This will disconnect your device from all networks, including Wi-Fi and cellular data.
   • You can still use WhatsApp while in Airplane Mode, but others won’t see you as online. Don’t forget to turn off Airplane Mode when you are done.

5. Block Specific Contacts:

   • If there are specific contacts whose messages you don’t want to appear on your screen, you can block them.
   • Go to the contact you wish to block and tap on their name at the top of the chat.
   • Scroll down and tap 'Block Contact'. This will prevent messages from that contact from appearing on your screen.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your online presence on WhatsApp, ensuring that you are not seen as "online" by others when using an iPhone.