How to make a closed profile on WhatsApp?

How to make a closed profile on WhatsApp - briefly?

To create a closed profile on WhatsApp, you need to adjust your privacy settings. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy and select "Nobody" for the options under "Last Seen," "Profile Photo," and "About." This will restrict who can see your status updates and personal information.

How to make a closed profile on WhatsApp - in detail?

Creating a private or "closed" profile on WhatsApp involves several steps designed to enhance your privacy and control over who can see your status updates, last seen, profile picture, and contact information. While WhatsApp does not have a direct "private" mode, you can adjust various settings to achieve this effect. Here’s a detailed guide:

Privacy Settings for Last Seen and Profile Picture

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Navigate to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner; on iOS, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom.
3. Account: Select "Account".
4. Privacy: Choose "Privacy". Here you can adjust settings for your last seen status and profile picture:
   • Last Seen: Tap on it and select who can see your last seen status. You can choose between "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody".
   • Profile Photo: Tap on it and set who can see your profile photo. Again, you can choose from "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody".

Status Privacy

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Status: Go to the "Status" tab.
3. Privacy Settings: Tap on the three dots at the top-right corner and select "Status Privacy".
4. Choose Audience: Select who can view your status updates: "My Contacts", "My Contacts Except..." (to exclude specific contacts), or "Only Share With..." (to share with specific contacts).

Blocking Unwanted Contacts

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Settings: Tap on the three dots (Android) or go to "Settings" tab (iOS).
3. Account: Select "Account".
4. Privacy: Choose "Blocked Contacts".
5. Add Blocked Contact: Tap on "Add" and select the contact you wish to block.

Two-Step Verification

Enabling two-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your account:

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Settings: Go to "Settings".
3. Account: Select "Account".
4. Two-Step Verification: Tap on it and follow the prompts to set up a PIN. This will require you to enter the PIN whenever you register your phone number with WhatsApp.

Group Invitations

Control who can add you to groups:

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Settings: Tap on the three dots (Android) or go to "Settings" tab (iOS).
3. Account: Select "Account".
4. Privacy: Choose "Groups".
5. Select Audience: Set who can add you to groups: "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody". If you choose "Nobody", you'll receive a request before being added to a group.

About Section Visibility

Manage what information is visible in your profile:

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Settings: Tap on the three dots (Android) or go to "Settings" tab (iOS).
3. Account: Select "Account".
4. Privacy: Choose "About".
5. Visibility Settings: Adjust who can see your about information: "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody".

By configuring these settings, you can effectively create a closed profile on WhatsApp, enhancing your privacy and controlling who has access to different aspects of your account.