Step 1: Open WhatsApp
The first step is to open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. Look for the green icon with a white phone inside. Tap on it to launch the app.
Step 2: Go to Settings
Once you are in the main interface of WhatsApp, locate and tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu. From the menu, select “Settings” which is usually at the bottom.
Step 3: Navigate to Notifications
In the Settings menu, you will find various options. Look for the “Notifications” option and tap on it. This will open a new set of options related to your WhatsApp notifications.
Step 4: Select Group Notifications
Within the Notifications menu, you will see an option called “Group Notifications”. Tap on it to access the group message settings.
Step 5: Customize Group Notifications
On the Group Notifications screen, you can customize your group message preferences. You will find options to set notifications for group messages to “On”, “Off”, or “Alerts Only”. Choose “Off” to block all group messages notifications.
Step 6: Apply the Changes
Once you have adjusted your group message preferences, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on the “Apply” or “Save” button (the text may vary depending on your device). This will save your changes and block group message notifications.
Step 7: Test the Block
To confirm that you have successfully blocked group messages, ask a friend to add you to a test group and send a message. If you do not receive any notifications, it means the block is working correctly.
Congratulations! You have successfully blocked group messages on WhatsApp. You can now enjoy a quieter and more focused messaging experience.
Note: Blocking group messages will not remove you from any existing groups. You can still access these groups and read the messages at your convenience. The block only prevents you from receiving notifications.
- Pro tip: If you occasionally want to check messages in a specific group without receiving notifications, you can mute the group by opening it and selecting the “Mute” option.
We hope this step-by-step guide has been helpful to you. Now you can take control of your WhatsApp notifications and have a more peaceful messaging experience. Enjoy!