Are you tired of people adding you to unknown groups? Whatsapp has recently launched privacy feature to give you more privacy by giving options who can add you to groups. in this article we will discuss step by step procedure.
WhatsApp is one of the kown social media app in the world. We can use WhatsApp to connect with people from around the world.
They recently launched new privacy settings for group chat to provide more privacy and security. This helps you from adding unwanted groups.
This feature is available on the latest version only, so make sure you update the app to the latest version.
how to stop others from adding you to what’s app groups: simple steps
Steps for Android users
Step 1: Open the whatsapp on your android phone.
Step 2: on the main home creen, you will see three dots. In that, click on the settings button.
Step 3: then go to “Account” and then click on the “privacy” button.
Step 4: in that privacy section, scroll down and select the “Groups” section.
Step 5: in the group’s section you will see three options: “everyone”, and “My contacts”, and “my contacts except”
If you choose the “everyone” option, than anyone can add you to any groups
If you choose the “my contacts” option than only people who are in your contact will have permission to add you to groups
If you choose the “My contacts Except” option, then only the people whom you have selected has the permission to add you to groups
Steps for iPhone users
Step 1: open whatsapp on you Iphone.
Step 2: on the main screen the settings option click on it.
Step 3: then go to “Account” and then click on the “privacy” button.
Step 4: in that privacy section, scroll down and select “Groups” section.
Step 5: in the groups section you will see three options: “everyone”, and “My contacts” and “my contacts except”
Choose the option that suits your requirements. Whatsapp introduced this feature after getting lot of feedback from users.
How To Turn On/Off Disappearing Messages In Whatsapp Group
by turning on or off disappearing messages you can protect your privacy, whatsapp has provided three options to choose dissapear after 24 hours, or 7 days, or 90 days.
You can use WhatsApp’s disappearing message feature. This will make your message disappear after some time.
You can choose the vanishing time after 24 hours or seven days, or 90 days option. We will see how to use this feature.
Steps to turn off disappearing messages
On Android phones:
Step 1: Open Whatsapp from your home screen
Step 2: Select the group for which you want to turn on the disappearing messages option
Step 3: scroll down. You will see the disappearing message option
Step 4: tap the option from “OFF” to your desired time.
On iPhone:
Step 1: Open the Whatsapp
Step 2: Select the group you want to turn on the disappearing messages option
Step 3: scroll down. You will see the disappearing message option
Step 4: tap the option from “OFF” to your desired time 24h hours, seven days or 90 days
On Web
Step 1: turn on the disappearing message on WhatsApp web.
Step 2: Select the group name you want to enable the disappearing feature.
Step 3: tap the group icon, and scroll down you will see the disappearing message option.
Step 4: select the option according to your requirement
How to Turn Off whatsapp disappearing message
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp on your Android or iPhone or web
Step 2: Select the group in which you want to turn off the disappearing feature
Step 3: tap the group icon and scroll down. You will see a disappearing message option
Step 4: select turn Off.
How to turn off disappearing messages for all individual chats
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp on your Android or iPhone or web
Step 2: from the right side bar click on the three dots, then click on the settings
Step 3: in the settings section, choose privacy, then go to the default timer
Step 4: Choose a time duration 24days, 7 days, or 90 days
By doing this all the chats will disappear after activating this disappear message option.
FAQs
Can anyone turn on disappearing messages on WhatsApp group?
Yes, anyone in the group can turn on or off the disappearing message feature. However, the group admin can change the settings to allow only admins to have the option to on or off the disappearing message feature.
How to stop seeing WhatsApp group messages without leaving the group?
You can simply mute the specific group in which you do not want to see the messages. To enable this simply tap and hold the specific group then choose mute notification for a specific time 8 hours or until you enable it.
Can admin remove admin in group?
Yes, one admin can remove another admin in the group. To do this admin has to go to the group roles page then he can simply choose which admin he wants to remove. Remember only the admin can do this no other can do this.
Does WhatsApp disappearing messages delete for both sides?
Yes, WhatsApp disappearing messages will delete messages for both sides. For example, if you turn on the disappearing message for one chat, then after a specific time, the messages will be deleted for you and him also.
What can I do if someone keeps adding me to a WhatsApp group on Android despite my privacy settings?
If someone is adding you in a WhatsApp group again and again after leaving the group, you can follow these steps to permanently stop adding you again in the group
Exit from group: you can exit from the group by tapping on more
options and then “Exit Group,” which will remove you from the group.
Block the person: from the chat menu, block the person adding you to
the group. Select “more options” and then “Block “.this will prevent you from adding to the group.
Contact WhatsApp support: if the person’s behavior is not good and you cannot resolve the issue, then contact customer support for any action.
Can I prevent someone from adding me to a WhatsApp group without blocking them?
Yes, you can prevent adding to unknown groups without blocking the person just by adjusting the privacy setting in your WhatsApp account.
Open WhatsApp on your device
Tap three dots in the top right corner and select settings.
Go to account and privacy
Scroll down to “Groups “and select it.
Choose between three options “everyone,” “my contacts,” “Nobody.”
