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How to block someone's number on WhatsApp

Did you know that the mobile number you registered with WhatsApp will later be used as the WhatsApp account ID. It is very important to maintain the confidentiality of the number so that it is not misused by others.

For example, if someone else already owns your number, they can invite you to a group. It doesn’t matter if it’s just one group, but what if he invites to many groups at the same time, of course, it’s already in the spam category.

The only way to overcome this is block and at the same time notify the invitee so that he is warned by the WhatsApp system. This article will teach you the easiest way to block a number on WhatsApp.

Also Read: How To Easily Leave Groups On WhatsApp

Tutorial on how to block numbers on WhatsApp

There are two methods to block someone on WhatsApp. That’s just blocking or reporting for spam. While this article is just one example of blocking a WhatsApp number without reporting it.

To block that person’s number, do the following:

  1. Please open the WhatsApp application

  2. Go to a number’s profile by pressing on the photo and highlighting the icon with the letter (I)

    Block numbers on WhatsApp

  3. Scroll down and tap Options Blokir

    Block numbers on WhatsApp

  4. A confirmation dialog will appear, please continue pressing the option Blokir

    Block numbers on WhatsApp

Done, now the number can no longer send you messages or even invite you to a group. That’s because your number is stored there as if it never existed. And if you do the above method, the conversation will be deleted /Chat against blocked numbers, all media including photos are deleted.

Solution when WhatsApp numbers could not be blocked

Did the above steps but the number is still not blocked. It is possible that you missed something, an example is the internet connection. Because basically all settings on WhatsApp require an internet connection in order to function.

Now make sure that your phone’s internet connection is working properly. Also, make sure the phone is not in airplane mode as this will usually prevent the connection from working completely.

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The last word

Remember, the above method can only block numbers. However, if you are bothered by the number being blocked, this is the option you should go for Laporkan. If you report the number, it is a sign that it will be banned immediately too.

If WhatsApp believes that the reported number is indeed guilty, the system provides some kind of restriction so that it cannot add a person to a group. It’s important to report someone like this so they don’t indulge in privacy.

Hopefully useful and good luck