How to block or unblock a business

To stop receiving messages from a business on WhatsApp, open the chat from the business. Then, tap the business name > Block Business. To unblock a business on WhatsApp, go to...

How to block or unblock a business

To stop receiving messages from a business on WhatsApp, open the chat from the business. Then, tap the business name > Block Business. To unblock a business on WhatsApp, go to...

How to block a group admin

At this time, it's not possible to block a group. However, you can exit the group and block the group admin. On Android, iPhone,...

How to block a group admin

At this time, it's not possible to block a group. However, you can exit the group and block the group admin. On Android, iPhone,...

About blocking and reporting contacts

You can stop receiving WhatsApp messages, calls and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report problemat...

About blocking and reporting contacts

You can stop receiving WhatsApp messages, calls and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report problemat...

How to block and report contacts

You can stop receiving messages, calls, and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report them if you think they are sending problematic content or spam....

How to block and report contacts

You can stop receiving messages, calls, and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report them if you think they are sending problematic content or spam....

How to create and share call links

Create and share a WhatsApp call link so that anyone with a WhatsApp account can join your call by opening the link. You can send it to a perso...

How to create and share call links

Create and share a WhatsApp call link so that anyone with a WhatsApp account can join your call by opening the link. You can send it to a perso...

How to keep your groups and community safe

Safety is at the heart of the WhatsApp experience. Your community should be a space where people can connect meaningfully. We’ve designed tools...

How to keep your groups and community safe

Safety is at the heart of the WhatsApp experience. Your community should be a space where people can connect meaningfully. We’ve designed tools...

About opting in and opting out of chats with businesses

WhatsApp wants you to be in control of who’s chatting with you. This is why a business can’t have an ongoing conversation with you un...

About opting in and opting out of chats with businesses

WhatsApp wants you to be in control of who’s chatting with you. This is why a business can’t have an ongoing conversation with you un...

About WhatsApp and elections

As a private messaging service dedicated to helping people speak freely, we recognize that democratic institutions protect this right. W...

About WhatsApp and elections

As a private messaging service dedicated to helping people speak freely, we recognize that democratic institutions protect this right. W...

How to send and open view once media

You can send a photo or video that will disappear on WhatsApp after the recipient has opened it and exited the media viewer. Once they exit the media viewer, the media will no longer be visib...

How to send and open view once media

You can send a photo or video that will disappear on WhatsApp after the recipient has opened it and exited the media viewer. Once they exit the media viewer, the media will no longer be visib...

How to change group privacy settings

WhatsApp has always allowed anyone with your phone number to message you or add you to a group. Just like how anyone can send you an...

How to change group privacy settings

WhatsApp has always allowed anyone with your phone number to message you or add you to a group. Just like how anyone can send you an...

About chatting with businesses

It’s easy to distinguish between a personal account and a business account on WhatsApp. In an individual chat, tap the contact’s name...

About chatting with businesses

It’s easy to distinguish between a personal account and a business account on WhatsApp. In an individual chat, tap the contact’s name...

About last seen and online

Last seen and online tell you the last time your contacts used WhatsApp, or if they're online. If a contact is online, they have...

About last seen and online

Last seen and online tell you the last time your contacts used WhatsApp, or if they're online. If a contact is online, they have...

Problems connecting to WhatsApp

If you can’t connect to WhatsApp, it’s usually because your device isn’t connected to the internet. To ensure you have a working inte...

Problems connecting to WhatsApp

If you can’t connect to WhatsApp, it’s usually because your device isn’t connected to the internet. To ensure you have a working inte...

About spam and unwanted messages

Creating a safe space for our users to communicate with each other is our priority. We work diligently to reduce any spam or unwanted me...

About spam and unwanted messages

Creating a safe space for our users to communicate with each other is our priority. We work diligently to reduce any spam or unwanted me...

Seeing “You have been logged out”

When you open WhatsApp and see “You have been logged out”, it might be due to the following: You changed your phone or your phone...

Seeing “You have been logged out”

When you open WhatsApp and see “You have been logged out”, it might be due to the following: You changed your phone or your phone...

Can't receive notifications on Chrome

If you aren't receiving notifications on WhatsApp Web, make sure your notifications are turned on in your browser. Turn on notificat...

Can't receive notifications on Chrome

If you aren't receiving notifications on WhatsApp Web, make sure your notifications are turned on in your browser. Turn on notificat...