WhatsApp Safety Tips
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WhatsApp Safety Tips

Given the personal nature of private messaging, your privacy and security are important to us, which is why we built end-to-end encryption into our app.

We've also developed additional features that can help you stay safe on WhatsApp.

Control Your Privacy Settings

Set your profile photo, last seen, and about, to be seen by everyone, contacts only, or no one.

Android | iPhone

Block Unwanted Users

Stop someone from contacting you directly from a chat.

Android | iPhone

Request Account Info

Get a report of your WhatsApp account information and settings.

Learn more

Clear Messages Inside a Chat

Delete all messages inside an individual or group chat, or all chats at once.

Android | iPhone

Turn off Read Receipts

Choose if someone can see if you've read their message.

Android | iPhone

Delete and Report Spam

Report spam from inside the app

Learn more

Leave a Group

Exit the group at any time.

Android | iPhone

Enable Two-Step Verification

Create a six-digit pin to enable extra security.

Learn more
Additional Resources

For more information on safety, visit this Help Center.

Learn more on how we fight abuse.

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