How to set privacy in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to set privacy in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To adjust your privacy settings on WhatsApp for iPhone, open the app and navigate to Settings > Account > Privacy. From here, you can manage who can see your profile picture, status updates, and read receipts, as well as control who can add you to groups.

How to set privacy in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To ensure your privacy while using WhatsApp on an iPhone, you can adjust various settings to control who sees your profile picture, status updates, and whether others know when you're online or have read their messages. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set these privacy options:

1. Profile Photo:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom right of the screen.
   • Tap on your profile picture at the top.
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose who can see your profile photo by selecting from the options: "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."

2. Status Updates:

   • Go to the "Settings" tab in WhatsApp.
   • Tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose "Status" from the list of options.
   • Set who can see your status updates by selecting from the options: "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."

3. Last Seen:

   • In the "Settings" tab, tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose "Last Seen."
   • You have three options: "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody." If you select "Nobody," only you will be able to see your last seen status.

4. Read Receipts:

   • In the "Settings" tab, tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose "Read Receipts."
   • Toggle off the switch if you don’t want others to know when you've read their messages. Note that turning off read receipts also means you won’t see read receipts from your contacts.

5. Profile Photo, About, and Status:

   • In the "Settings" tab, tap on "Account."
   • Select "Privacy."
   • Choose "Profile Photo," "About," or "Status."
   • Set who can see each part of your profile by selecting from the options: "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."

By carefully configuring these settings, you can maintain a high level of privacy while using WhatsApp on your iPhone. It's important to review and update these preferences periodically to ensure they align with your current privacy needs.