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 problematic...

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 problematic...

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 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...

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...

Can't receive notifications on Firefox

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 Firefox

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

About moving between WhatsApp Messenger and the WhatsApp Business app

WhatsApp Messenger and the WhatsApp Business app are two different apps. You can’t use the same phone number with each app simultaneo...

About moving between WhatsApp Messenger and the WhatsApp Business app

WhatsApp Messenger and the WhatsApp Business app are two different apps. You can’t use the same phone number with each app simultaneo...

About stickers on KaiOS

With WhatsApp on KaiOS, you can receive and view stickers from individual and group chats. Although it’s currently not possible to send st...

About stickers on KaiOS

With WhatsApp on KaiOS, you can receive and view stickers from individual and group chats. Although it’s currently not possible to send st...

About spam and unwanted messages

We work diligently to reduce any spam messages that come through our system. Creating a safe space for users to communicate with each ot...

About spam and unwanted messages

We work diligently to reduce any spam messages that come through our system. Creating a safe space for users to communicate with each ot...

About the style and appearance of avatars

You can create an avatar on WhatsApp to use as your profile photo or to send as stickers. Over time, we’ll continually improve avatars...

About the style and appearance of avatars

You can create an avatar on WhatsApp to use as your profile photo or to send as stickers. Over time, we’ll continually improve avatars...

IFCN fact-checking organizations on WhatsApp

WhatsApp cares deeply about the safety of our users and we continue to focus on preventing misinformation. If the information you rec...

IFCN fact-checking organizations on WhatsApp

WhatsApp cares deeply about the safety of our users and we continue to focus on preventing misinformation. If the information you rec...

Can't receive notifications on Opera

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 Opera

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

How to use Touch ID or Face ID for WhatsApp

As an additional security measure, you can enable Touch ID or Face ID on WhatsApp. When enabled, you must use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock WhatsApp...

How to use Touch ID or Face ID for WhatsApp

As an additional security measure, you can enable Touch ID or Face ID on WhatsApp. When enabled, you must use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock WhatsApp...

How to message yourself

You can send messages to yourself to keep track of notes and messages. Messages to yourself work and look like regular chats, but you can’t make...

How to message yourself

You can send messages to yourself to keep track of notes and messages. Messages to yourself work and look like regular chats, but you can’t make...

Building Private, Safe, and Secure Communities on WhatsApp

We are building Communities on WhatsApp for close-knit groups that need more tools to organize and manage their conversations. These kinds of...

Building Private, Safe, and Secure Communities on WhatsApp

We are building Communities on WhatsApp for close-knit groups that need more tools to organize and manage their conversations. These kinds of...

How to edit photos - web & desktop

WhatsApp allows you to personalize your photos by adding stickers, emoji, text, and freehand drawings. Edit photos Attach...

How to edit photos - web & desktop

WhatsApp allows you to personalize your photos by adding stickers, emoji, text, and freehand drawings. Edit photos Attach...

How to move your WhatsApp Messenger account to the WhatsApp Business app

Before you move from WhatsApp Messenger to the WhatsApp Business app, we recommend creating a backup of your account. L...

How to move your WhatsApp Messenger account to the WhatsApp Business app

Before you move from WhatsApp Messenger to the WhatsApp Business app, we recommend creating a backup of your account. L...

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...

Sharing catalog links

Catalog allows customers to browse a business’s products or services, ask questions, and engage with the business. Customers can choose a product or service they're interested in, shar...

Sharing catalog links

Catalog allows customers to browse a business’s products or services, ask questions, and engage with the business. Customers can choose a product or service they're interested in, shar...