How to remove the WhatsApp Web icon - briefly?
To remove the WhatsApp Web icon from your device, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Settings > Linked Devices, then tap on the specific session you want to remove and select 'Logout'.
How to remove the WhatsApp Web icon - in detail?
To remove the WhatsApp Web icon from your device, you can follow these detailed steps:
On Android Devices:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Access Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) located in the upper right corner of the screen to access the menu. From there, select "Settings".
- Web/Desktop: In the settings menu, look for and tap on the "Linked Devices" option. This might also be labeled as "WhatsApp Web/Desktop" depending on your device model or WhatsApp version.
- Manage Linked Devices: Here you will see a list of all devices linked to your WhatsApp account. Find the device from which you want to remove the icon and tap on it.
- Log Out: Select the "Log out" option. This will disconnect the device from your WhatsApp account, effectively removing the WhatsApp Web icon from that specific device.
On iOS Devices:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
- Access Settings: Tap on the "Settings" tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Web/Desktop: In the settings menu, look for and tap on the "Linked Devices" option. This might also be labeled as "WhatsApp Web/Desktop".
- Manage Linked Devices: Here you will see a list of all devices linked to your WhatsApp account. Find the device from which you want to remove the icon and tap on it.
- Log Out: Select the "Log out" option. This will disconnect the device from your WhatsApp account, effectively removing the WhatsApp Web icon from that specific device.
Additional Information:
- Multi-Device Feature: If you are using the Multi-Device feature introduced by WhatsApp, the process is slightly different. You can manage linked devices through the "Linked Devices" section in settings and disconnect any unwanted devices from there.
- Security: Logging out of a device ensures that no one else can access your WhatsApp account from that device, adding an extra layer of security to your communications.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove the WhatsApp Web icon from any linked device.