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How to Block or Unblock a WhatsApp Contact
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By Tricia Goss Tricia Goss Writer Pima College Tricia Goss has been a writer and editor for 10+ years. She's written tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office applications and other sites. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 1, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email WhatsApp Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating What to Know
On iOS: Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Add New. Select a contact to add them to the blocked list.On Android: Tap More Options > Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts > Add. Select the contact you want to block.Unblock a contact: Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked and swipe left on the contact (iOS) or tap and choose Unblock (Android). This article explains how to block or unblock a contact on Whatsapp. Instructions apply to the WhatsApp app for iPhones and Android smartphones. Block Known Contacts
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, you stop receiving messages, calls, or status updates from them. The blocked user won't be able to view your status updates or other information. Blocking a contact doesn't remove them from your contacts list. Delete the contact from your phone's address book to remove the contact from WhatsApp. Block a Contact on WhatsApp for iPhone
Open WhatsApp and select Settings from the bottom menu. Select Account. Select Privacy. Scroll down and select Blocked. Currently blocked contacts display. Select Add New. Your list of contacts appears. Select a contact to add them to the blocked list. Alternatively, to block a contact, open a chat and tap contact name > Block Contact > Block or Report and Block. Or, swipe left on a chat and tap More > Contact Info > Block Contact > Block or Report and Block. Block a Contact on WhatsApp for Android
In WhatsApp, tap More Options (the three vertical dots). Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts. Tap Add. Search for or select the contact you want to block. The contact is added to your blocked list. Alternatively, open a chat with the contact, then tap More options > More > Block > Block. Or, open a chat with the contact, then tap contact name > Block > Block. Block an Unknown Number
Blocking an unknown number is a simple process, as well. Block an Unknown Number on WhatsApp for iPhone
If this is the first time a phone number has contacted you, open the chat and tap Block > Block. If you received more than one message, tap phone number > Block Contact > Block or Report and Block. The Report and Block option allows you to report the number as spam to WhatsApp. Block an Unknown Number on WhatsApp for Android
In WhatsApp, open the chat with the unknown phone number. Tap Block, then tap Block again. If the message from the unknown number is spam, you have the option to tap Report and Block instead, which reports and blocks the number. Unblock Contacts on WhatsApp
If you change your mind, it's easy to unblock a contact. You won't receive messages or calls that the person sent you while they were blocked. If you didn't previously save a blocked contact's information on your phone, unblocking them will not restore them to your phone's contact list. Unblock Contacts on WhatsApp for iPhone
Open WhatsApp and select Settings from the bottom menu. Select Account. Select Privacy. Scroll down and select Blocked. Swipe left on the contact you want to unblock. The contact is restored. Alternatively, open a previous chat with the contact, then tap contact name > Unblock Contact. Or, swipe left on a chat in the Chats tab, then tap More > Contact Info > Unblock Contact. Unblock Contacts on WhatsApp for Android
In WhatsApp, tap More Options (the three vertical dots). Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts. Tap the contact you want to unblock. Tap Unblock. You and the contact can send and receive messages, calls, and status updates. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp How to Unblock Someone on Skype How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Use WhatsApp Privacy Settings How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Unblock Someone on TikTok How to Block Someone on Skype How to Make WhatsApp Calls on a PC or Mac How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Create a WhatsApp Group How to Know If You've Been Blocked on WhatsApp How to Use WhatsApp Mute Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies