Step 1: Open WhatsApp
The first step to removing a contact from WhatsApp is to open the app on your smartphone. Locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen or app drawer, and tap on it to launch the application.
Step 2: Go to the Chats Tab
Once you have opened WhatsApp, you will be taken to the Chats tab by default. If you aren’t on this tab, simply tap on the Chats icon at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up a list of your recent conversations.
Step 3: Find the Contact
In the Chats tab, scroll through your conversations to find the contact you want to remove. If you have a long list of chats, you can use the search bar at the top of the screen to quickly locate the contact by typing in their name.
Step 4: Long Press on the Contact
Once you have found the contact you want to remove, long-press on their name or chat. After a moment, a menu will appear with various options.
Step 5: Select “Delete Chat” or “Delete Chat with Contact Name”
In the menu that appears after long-pressing the contact, you will see the option to “Delete Chat” or “Delete Chat with Contact Name.” Tap on the appropriate option based on your preference. “Delete Chat” will only remove the chat history, while “Delete Chat with Contact Name” will completely remove the contact from your WhatsApp list.
Step 6: Confirm the Removal
After selecting the appropriate option, a confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the chat or contact. To proceed with the removal, tap on the “Delete” button.
Step 7: Successfully Removed
Once you have confirmed the removal, the chat or contact will be deleted from your WhatsApp list. You will no longer see their messages or have any contact with them on the app.
That’s it! You have successfully removed a contact on WhatsApp. Repeat these steps for any other contacts you wish to remove. Remember, removing a contact will not notify them, but they may notice your absence from their contact list or messages.
- Tips:
- If you accidentally delete a contact, you can re-add them by searching for their phone number or contact information and initiating a new chat.
- If you only want to remove a contact temporarily, you can always archive the chat instead of deleting it. This way, you can easily access it in the future.
We hope this step-by-step guide has been helpful in showing you how to remove contacts on WhatsApp. Keep your contact list organized and enjoy a clutter-free chatting experience!