How to hide your WhatsApp from some contacts - briefly?
To hide your WhatsApp from specific contacts, you can adjust your privacy settings. Go to "Settings," then "Account," and select "Privacy." Here, you can choose who can see your profile picture, status, or even block certain contacts from seeing your online status.
How to hide your WhatsApp from some contacts - in detail?
To hide your WhatsApp from specific contacts, you can use several methods that provide varying levels of privacy and control over your interactions. Here are the detailed steps for each method:
Method 1: Blocking Contacts
Blocking is the most straightforward way to prevent someone from seeing your WhatsApp status or contacting you. However, this also means they won't be able to reach you at all.
Steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to the 'Chats' tab and select the contact you want to block.
- Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap 'Block Contact'.
- Confirm by tapping 'Block'.
Method 2: Using the 'Last Seen' Privacy Setting
WhatsApp allows you to control who can see your last seen status, profile photo, about information, and read receipts.
Steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to 'Settings' (usually represented by three dots in the top right corner).
- Tap on 'Account'.
- Select 'Privacy'.
- Choose 'Last Seen & Online'.
- Set it to 'Nobody', 'My Contacts', or 'Someone'.
Method 3: Using the 'Read Receipts' Privacy Setting
You can also control whether your contacts see if you have read their messages.
Steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Tap on 'Account'.
- Select 'Privacy'.
- Choose 'Read Receipts'.
- Turn off the toggle for 'Read Receipts'.
Method 4: Creating a Custom Group
If you want to hide your WhatsApp from specific contacts but still communicate with them, consider creating a custom group and setting its privacy settings accordingly.
Steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to the 'Chats' tab and tap on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select 'New Group'.
- Add the contacts you want to include in this group.
- Tap on the group name at the top of the screen.
- Set the privacy settings for the group by tapping on the group icon and selecting 'Group Info'.
- Choose who can see the group's subject, description, and membership.
Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications
There are third-party applications that offer additional features to help you manage your WhatsApp privacy settings. These apps often provide more granular control over who can see your status, profile picture, and last seen information.
Steps:
- Research and download a reputable third-party app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Follow the app's instructions to connect it with your WhatsApp account.
- Use the app's interface to customize your privacy settings beyond what is available in the default WhatsApp settings.