How to prohibit video calls in WhatsApp for a contact?

How to prohibit video calls in WhatsApp for a contact - briefly?

To prohibit video calls from a specific contact in WhatsApp, you can block the contact entirely. This will prevent them from making any type of call or sending messages to your number.

How to prohibit video calls in WhatsApp for a contact - in detail?

To prohibit video calls in WhatsApp for a specific contact, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: First, launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: On the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen. This will open a menu where you can select "Settings."
3. Access Account Settings: In the Settings menu, scroll down and select "Account." Here you will find various options related to your WhatsApp account.
4. Privacy Settings: Within the Account settings, look for an option labeled "Privacy." Tap on it to proceed to the privacy settings.
5. Video Calls Setting: In the Privacy menu, scroll down until you see the section for "Video Calls." This setting allows you to control who can video call you. By default, it is set to "Everyone," meaning anyone with your phone number can initiate a video call.

6. Change Video Calls Setting: Tap on "Video Calls" to change the setting. You will be presented with three options:

   • Everyone: Allows all contacts to make video calls.
   • My Contacts: Allows only your saved contacts to make video calls.
   • Nobody: Prevents anyone from making video calls, including your contacts.
7. Select 'Nobody' for Specific Contact: To prohibit a specific contact from making video calls, you need to select "My Contacts." Then, go back to the main screen of WhatsApp and find the contact you want to block from video calling.
8. Block the Contact: Open the chat with that specific contact and tap on their name or profile picture at the top of the screen. This will open their contact information. Scroll down and select "Block." Confirm the action when prompted.
9. Confirm Blocking: After blocking, go back to the Privacy settings for Video Calls and ensure it is set to "My Contacts." This ensures that only your saved contacts can make video calls, effectively blocking the specific contact you selected.

By following these steps, you have successfully prohibited a specific contact from making video calls on WhatsApp. If you need to allow them back in the future, simply unblock the contact and adjust the Video Calls setting accordingly.