How to remove a contact from your WhatsApp account?

How to remove a contact from your WhatsApp account - briefly?

To remove a contact from your WhatsApp account, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Chats" tab.
2. Press and hold on the chat with the contact you want to remove, then select "Delete Chat".

How to remove a contact from your WhatsApp account - in detail?

Removing a contact from your WhatsApp account can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to block the contact or simply delete their conversation history. Below are detailed steps for both methods:

Blocking a Contact

Blocking a contact will prevent them from sending you messages or seeing your last seen, online, and read receipts. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings". On iOS, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Navigate to Account: Scroll down and select "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under "Account", tap on "Privacy".
5. Blocked Contacts: Choose "Blocked contacts" from the list.
6. Add Blocked Contact: Tap the plus icon (+) in the top-right corner to add a new blocked contact.
7. Select Contact: From your contact list, select the contact you wish to block and confirm your action.

Deleting Conversation History

If you want to remove a contact’s conversation history without blocking them, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Go to Chats: On Android, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Chats". On iOS, go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select Contact: Find the contact whose conversation history you want to delete.
4. Delete Chat: Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears. Select "Delete chat".
5. Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the chat by tapping "Delete" again.

Backup Considerations

Before deleting any conversations, consider whether you need to back up your WhatsApp data. You can do this through the settings menu under "Chats" and selecting "Chat backup".

Additional Tips

• Blocked Contacts List: To view a list of all blocked contacts, go to "Settings" > "Account" > "Privacy" > "Blocked contacts".
• Unblocking: If you change your mind, you can unblock a contact by selecting them from the blocked contacts list and tapping "Unblock".

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp contacts and maintain a clutter-free messaging environment.