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WhatsApp Settings

Open the three-dot menu in the top right corner and open Settings.

Account

  • Two-step verification -> Turn on -> Create a secure PIN

Privacy

Last seen and online

  • Who can see my last seen: Nobody
  • Who can see when I'm online: Nobody

Profile photo

  • Who can see my Profile Photo: Do not select Everyone

About

  • Who can see my About: Do not select Everyone

Read receipts

  • Turn Off

Default message timer

  • Default timer for new chats: Select whatever suits you
  • To enable disappearing messages for existing chats:
    • Go to a particular chat -> Tap on three dots on top -> Disappearing messages

Groups

  • Who can add me to groups: Do not select Everyone

Live location

  • Turn off everywhere

Calls

  • Silence unknown callers: On

App lock

  • Unlock with biometric: On

Advanced

  • Protect IP address in calls: On
  • Disable link previews: On

Storage and data

Media auto-download

  • When using mobile data: Uncheck everything
  • When connected on Wi-Fi: Uncheck everything
  • When roaming: Uncheck everything