How to make invisibility mode for a contact in WhatsApp?

How to make invisibility mode for a contact in WhatsApp - briefly?

To enable invisibility mode for a specific contact on WhatsApp, users can adjust their privacy settings. This allows them to hide their last seen status, profile picture, and read receipts from the selected contact without affecting other users.

How to make invisibility mode for a contact in WhatsApp - in detail?

To create an "invisibility mode" for a specific contact on WhatsApp, you essentially want to prevent this contact from seeing your online status, last seen timestamp, and read receipts. While WhatsApp does not offer a built-in feature specifically labeled as "invisibility mode," there are several settings and workarounds you can use to achieve similar results.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Hide Last Seen and Online Status:

   • Open WhatsApp on your device.
   • Navigate to the Settings menu by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner for Android or the gear icon (⚙️) for iPhone.
   • Go to "Account" > "Privacy."
   • Here, you can select who sees your last seen and online status. Choose "My Contacts" except for the contact you want to remain invisible to. For the contact in question, set their visibility to "Nobody."

2. Disable Read Receipts:

   • In the same Privacy settings menu, look for the option "Read Receipts."
   • Toggle this off. This setting will disable read receipts for all your contacts, so they won't know when you’ve seen their messages.

3. Block the Contact (Temporary):

   • If you want to be completely invisible to a specific contact, you can temporarily block them:
     • Go to the contact’s profile in WhatsApp.
     • Tap on "Block." This will prevent the contact from seeing your status updates and messages.
   • To unblock the contact later without alerting them, simply go back into the contact's profile and tap "Unblock."

4. Use a Secondary Account:

   • For more advanced invisibility, consider using a secondary WhatsApp account (dual SIM phones or WhatsApp Business for iPhone) to communicate with the contact you want to remain invisible to.
   • Set up your secondary account and use it exclusively for interactions with that specific contact.

Important Considerations:

• Mutual Invisibility: Keep in mind that if you block a contact, they will also be unable to see your status updates or send you messages until you unblock them.
• Read Receipts Impact: Disabling read receipts will affect all of your contacts, not just the one you want to remain invisible to.
• Legitimate Use: Ensure that you use these features responsibly and ethically, respecting the privacy and communication preferences of others.

By following these steps, you can effectively create an "invisibility mode" for a specific contact on WhatsApp, allowing you to control your visibility and interaction with them more precisely.