How to set up visibility in WhatsApp?

How to set up visibility in WhatsApp - briefly?

To adjust your visibility settings on WhatsApp, go to the app's settings and select "Account." From there, you can manage who can see your profile picture, about section, and status updates.

How to set up visibility in WhatsApp - in detail?

To set up visibility in WhatsApp, you need to manage your privacy settings effectively. This ensures that only those who you wish to see your status updates, profile picture, and other personal information can do so. Here's a detailed guide on how to control your visibility on WhatsApp:

Profile Picture Visibility

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, choose "Profile Photo".
5. Set Visibility: You can choose from three options:
   • "Everyone": Anyone who has your phone number can see your profile picture.
   • "My Contacts": Only those in your contact list can view your profile picture.
   • "Nobody": Your profile picture will not be visible to anyone.

Status Visibility

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, choose "Status".
5. Set Visibility: You can choose from three options:
   • "My Contacts": Only your contacts will be able to see your status updates.
   • "My Contacts Except...": All your contacts except for those you exclude will see your status updates.
   • "Only Share With...": Only the selected contacts will be able to view your status updates.

About Visibility

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, choose "About".
5. Set Visibility: You can choose from three options:
   • "Everyone": Anyone who has your phone number can see your "About" information.
   • "My Contacts": Only those in your contact list can view your "About" information.
   • "Nobody": Your "About" information will not be visible to anyone.

Last Seen Visibility

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, choose "Last Seen & Online".
5. Set Visibility: You can choose from three options:
   • "Everyone": Anyone who has your phone number can see when you were last online.
   • "My Contacts": Only those in your contact list can view your last seen status.
   • "Nobody": Your last seen status will not be visible to anyone, but you also won't be able to see others' last seen statuses.

Read Receipts Visibility

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, choose "Read Receipts".
5. Set Visibility: You can choose from two options:
   • "Always On": All your contacts will see read receipts when you read their messages.
   • "Always Off": None of your contacts will see read receipts when you read their messages.

By carefully managing these settings, you can control who sees what on your WhatsApp profile and ensure that your privacy is maintained according to your preferences.