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 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 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. ...

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...

How to mute or unmute group notifications

You can mute group notifications for a specified period of time. You'll still receive messages sent to the group, but your phone won't vibrate or make noise when they're received. ...

How to mute or unmute group notifications

You can mute group notifications for a specified period of time. You'll still receive messages sent to the group, but your phone won't vibrate or make noise when they're received. ...

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...

How to archive or unarchive a chat or group

The archive chat feature allows you to hide an individual or group chat from your chats list to better organize your conversations. Note: Archiving a chat doesn’t de...

How to archive or unarchive a chat or group

The archive chat feature allows you to hide an individual or group chat from your chats list to better organize your conversations. Note: Archiving a chat doesn’t de...

How to change group privacy settings

WhatsApp has always allowed anyone with your phone number to message you or add you to a group. This is similar to how anyone can sen...

How to change group privacy settings

WhatsApp has always allowed anyone with your phone number to message you or add you to a group. This is similar to how anyone can sen...

Can’t connect to a specific Wi-Fi

When WhatsApp reports that you’re unable to connect over a specific Wi-Fi connection, it’s possible that you’re on a captive Wi-Fi ne...

Can’t connect to a specific Wi-Fi

When WhatsApp reports that you’re unable to connect over a specific Wi-Fi connection, it’s possible that you’re on a captive Wi-Fi ne...

Don’t recognize contact’s account

Whenever someone switches phone numbers, you should make sure to delete their old number from your phone's address book. Since mobile...

Don’t recognize contact’s account

Whenever someone switches phone numbers, you should make sure to delete their old number from your phone's address book. Since mobile...

How to manage conversation tones

Conversation tones are the sounds played when you send and receive a message. By default, your conversation tones are turned on. The...

How to manage conversation tones

Conversation tones are the sounds played when you send and receive a message. By default, your conversation tones are turned on. The...

How to delete backups

You can delete your WhatsApp backups by following the instructions below. Before you begin, consider the following: Yo...

How to delete backups

You can delete your WhatsApp backups by following the instructions below. Before you begin, consider the following: Yo...

How to add and remove group participants

You can add or remove group participants if you’re a group admin. Add participants Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject. Alternatively, tap an...

How to add and remove group participants

You can add or remove group participants if you’re a group admin. Add participants Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject. Alternatively, tap an...

About rooted phones and custom ROMs

Custom ROMs and rooted phones aren't supported by WhatsApp. There are too many variations in these customizations for us to maintain...

About rooted phones and custom ROMs

Custom ROMs and rooted phones aren't supported by WhatsApp. There are too many variations in these customizations for us to maintain...

What does "This community is no longer available" mean?

WhatsApp provides simple options for users to make reports to us from any community and may evaluate community information including community...

What does "This community is no longer available" mean?

WhatsApp provides simple options for users to make reports to us from any community and may evaluate community information including community...

About WhatsApp Web and Desktop

There are two ways you can use WhatsApp on your computer: WhatsApp Web: A browser-based application of WhatsApp. WhatsApp Desktop: An application you can download to yo...

About WhatsApp Web and Desktop

There are two ways you can use WhatsApp on your computer: WhatsApp Web: A browser-based application of WhatsApp. WhatsApp Desktop: An application you can download to yo...