How to unblock a contact in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to unblock a contact in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To unblock a contact in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to "Account" > "Privacy", then tap on "Blocked". Find and tap on "Edit" in the top right corner, then select the minus (-) sign next to the contact you want to unblock and confirm by tapping "Unblock".

How to unblock a contact in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To unblock a contact in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: First, ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your iPhone. Open the app from your home screen.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the 'Settings' tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will take you to the settings menu within WhatsApp.
  3. Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, look for and tap on 'Account'. This section contains various account-related options.
  4. Privacy Settings: Within the 'Account' section, scroll down and select 'Privacy'. Here you can manage your privacy settings including blocked contacts.
  5. Blocked Contacts: Tap on 'Blocked'. This will display a list of all the contacts that you have previously blocked on WhatsApp.
  6. Unblock Contact: Find the contact you wish to unblock from the list. Swipe left on their name and tap 'Unblock'. Alternatively, you can tap on the contact's name and then select 'Unblock' at the top right corner of the screen.
  7. Confirmation: A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure you want to unblock this contact. Tap 'Unblock' again to confirm your decision.
  8. Successful Unblocking: Once unblocked, the contact will be removed from the blocked list and they will once again be able to send you messages on WhatsApp. You can now communicate with them as usual.

By following these steps, you can successfully unblock any contact in WhatsApp on your iPhone, restoring your ability to communicate with them through the app.