WhatsApp privacy settings on Mac: Relaxed level

What for: To keep out spam.

Any WhatsApp user who knows your phone number can send you a message. If you have been targeted by fraudsters or spammers, you can block the unwanted users. You can also block users from whom you do not wish to receive messages for any other reason.

Blocked users will not know that they have been blacklisted. They will not be able to call you or view your status updates, and all messages sent by them will be marked as undelivered. You will not see those messages at all.

To block a user:

1. Open the chat with the contact you want to block.
2. Click the three dots icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Select Contact info.
4. In the window that opens, click Block in the list at the bottom and confirm your selection.

Login settings cannot be configured in the web version.

To remove your account before changing the number, follow the instructions on how to configure the iOS or Android app.

The web version of WhatsApp does not allow editing the personal data settings.

To limit visibility of your profile, follow the instructions on how to configure the iOS or Android app.