How to make WhatsApp messages silent?

How to make WhatsApp messages silent - briefly?

To make WhatsApp messages silent on your device, you can mute notifications for specific chats or disable sound alerts altogether. This can be done in the app settings under "Notifications".

How to make WhatsApp messages silent - in detail?

To ensure that your WhatsApp messages remain silent, you can follow a series of detailed steps tailored to both Android and iOS devices. By implementing these settings, you will effectively mute notifications from the app, ensuring that your communications remain private and undisturbed.

For Android users:

  1. Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Navigate to the 'Settings' menu, typically represented by three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Select 'Notifications' from the list of options.
  4. In the 'Notifications' section, you will find various customization settings. To mute messages, toggle off the 'Use high priority notifications' option. This ensures that WhatsApp messages do not appear in your notification tray or make a sound.
  5. Additionally, you can select specific chats or groups to be muted by tapping on them and choosing the 'Mute' option. Set the desired duration for which you wish to mute these conversations.

For iOS users:

  1. Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Go to 'Settings' by tapping on the gear icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  3. In the 'Settings' menu, select 'Notifications'.
  4. Here, you can customize how notifications are displayed and whether they make a sound. To ensure messages remain silent, toggle off the 'Sounds' option. This will prevent WhatsApp from producing any audible alerts for incoming messages.
  5. For individual chats or groups, you can mute them by selecting the conversation, tapping on the contact name at the top, and choosing 'Mute'. Set the duration for which you want to mute these specific conversations.

By following these steps, you will successfully silence WhatsApp notifications, allowing you to maintain focus without interruptions.