How to hide yourself on WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to hide yourself on WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To hide your presence on WhatsApp using an iPhone, you can disable the "Last Seen" feature and restrict who can see your profile photo and status updates. This will help maintain privacy by limiting the visibility of your online activity to others.

How to hide yourself on WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To maintain a level of privacy while using WhatsApp on your iPhone, there are several steps you can take to hide or limit the visibility of certain aspects of your profile and activities. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do this:

1. Hide Your Profile Picture:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" tab.
   • Tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose "Profile Photo."
   • Set it to "Nobody," which will hide your profile picture from everyone, or select "My Contacts" if you only want your contacts to see it.

2. Hide Your Status:

   • Go to the "Status" tab in WhatsApp.
   • Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the bottom right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Status Privacy."
   • Choose "Nobody," which will hide your status from everyone, or select "My Contacts" if you only want your contacts to see it.

3. Hide Your Last Seen:

   • Go back to the "Settings" tab and tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Tap on "Last Seen & Online."
   • Set it to "Nobody," which will hide your last seen status from everyone, or select "My Contacts" if you only want your contacts to see it.

4. Hide Your Read Receipts:

   • In the same "Privacy" section, tap on "Read Receipts."
   • Toggle this option off. This will prevent others from seeing when you have read their messages. Note that this action will also disable your ability to see read receipts from other people.

5. Limit Who Can Add You to Groups:

   • Still in the "Privacy" section, tap on "Groups."
   • Select "Nobody," which means no one can add you to groups without your permission. Alternatively, choose "My Contacts" if you want only your contacts to be able to add you to groups.

6. Disable Notification Previews:

   • Go to the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
   • Scroll down and tap on "Notifications."
   • Find WhatsApp in the list and tap on it.
   • Toggle off "Show Previews." This will prevent message previews from appearing on your lock screen, adding an extra layer of privacy.

By following these steps, you can effectively hide various aspects of your activity and profile on WhatsApp, enhancing your overall privacy experience on the iPhone.