WhatsApp is a widely used messaging application by millions of individuals worldwide. Although it offers numerous benefits, you might need to block a particular contact for various reasons. Fortunately, WhatsApp offers a simple method to accomplish this. In this blog, we will walk you through the step-by-step process.
Blocking a Contact on WhatsApp
To block a contact on WhatsApp, follow these simple steps:
- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- Select the ‘Chats’ tab located at the bottom of the screen.
- Open a chat with the person you wish to block.
- Tap on the person’s name at the top of the chat screen to open their profile.
- Scroll down and select the ‘Block Contact‘ option.
- You will then receive a confirmation message. Select ‘Block‘ to confirm.
There you have it! You have successfully blocked someone on WhatsApp. They will no longer be able to call you or send messages, status updates, or see your profile photo on WhatsApp.
Unblocking a Contact on WhatsApp
If you decide to unblock a contact at any point, you can easily do so by following these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- Go to ‘Settings’ by tapping the three dots located at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select ‘Account’ and then ‘Privacy’.
- Scroll down and select ‘Blocked contacts’.
- You will see a list of blocked contacts. Find the name of the person you want to unblock and tap on it.
- Select the ‘Unblock‘ option.
That’s it! The contact is now unblocked and they can contact you again on WhatsApp.
Remember, blocking someone should be a last resort solution for unwanted messages. You should always try talking to the person and solving the issue first before deciding to block them.
Stay safe and enjoy using WhatsApp!
