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title: "How to set privacy mode on WhatsApp?"  
description: "How to set privacy mode on WhatsApp?"  
author: "SundarLal Sharma"  
published: 2023-09-29  
updated: 2024-06-13  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/101780/how-to-set-privacy-mode-on-whatsapp  
category: "social networking"  
tags: ["social media", "whatsapp", "social security", "security safes", "security", "whatsapp security"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to set privacy mode on WhatsApp?

How to set [privacy](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/198827/top-3-dropbox-alternatives-for-users-that-care-about-their-privacy) [mode](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81372/us-congress-should-go-in-remote-mode-for-proper-functioning) on WhatsApp?

## Answers

### Answer by Ashutosh Patel

#### WhatsApp Privacy

WhatsApp offers various privacy features to help users control their personal information and conversations.

![How to set privacy mode on WhatsApp](https://answers.mindstick.com/QuestionAnswer/1f934588-4b75-4569-a39f-21f807c71bd0/images/a214663d-9062-46bd-8b64-131783ba3023.jpg)

#### Way to set Privacy Mode on WhatsApp

There are several ways to set privacy mode on WhatsApp which are as follows,

#### Last Seen

You can control who can see when you were last online, if you want to set privacy on your last seen and online then Go to WhatsApp -> click on **3 verticle dots** (top-right corner in Android phone) -> click on **Setting** ->**Privacy** -> then **Last seen and online**, Here you can select the appropriate option from **Everyone**, **My contacts**, **My contacts except…**(Restrict someone from contact to seen last online), and **Nobody**

#### Profile Photo

Determine who can see your profile photo. Navigate to WhatsApp -> Settings ->Privacy -> Profile photo. Here you can select the specific option from **Everyone**, **My contacts**, **My contacts except…**, and **Nobody.**

#### About

If you want to control who can see your “About” information on the WhatsApp, then set the privacy by following there steps. Go to WhatsApp -> Settings -> Privacy -> About. Select a specific option from **Everyone**, **My contacts**, **My contacts except…**, and **Nobody** to set the privacy mode.

#### Status

You can also control your status on WhatsApp. follow the given steps, Go to WhatsApp -> Settings -> Privacy -> Status. Here you can select specific option from **My contacts**, **My contacts excepts…**, and **only share with…**

#### Blocked Contacts

If you want to block specific contacts to prevent them from messaging or calling you. Open the **chat with the contact** -> tap on their **name** at the top -> scroll down and select “**Block ContactName**”.

#### Read Receipts

Here you can Enable or disable read receipts, so senders know when you've read their messages. Go to **WhatsApp** ->**Settings** ->**Privacy** ->**Read receipt**. Turn this option on or off as desired.

#### Two-Step Verification

The two-step varification adds the extra layer of security on you WhatsApp account. To enable this option, Go to **WhatsApp** ->**Settings** ->**Account** ->**Two-step verification**. Follow the prompts to set a **six-digit PIN**.

By adjusting these privacy settings, you can better tailor your WhatsApp experience to your preferences and privacy requirements.

**Also, Read:** [How would you improve WhatsApp?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96203/how-would-you-improve-whatsapp)


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