How to Stop Being Added to WhatsApp Groups Without Your Permission
WhatsApp’s group privacy feature
Groups on WhatsApp have become a popular tool since its creation, but also a source of annoyance for many users. Fortunately, the platform has included an option to prevent being added to groups without consent. This setting is especially useful now that groups can include up to 1,204 members.
Steps to configure group privacy on WhatsApp
To ensure that you are only added to groups with your authorization, follow these steps:
- Access WhatsApp settings:
- Open the application and tap the three dots icon in the upper right corner.
- Select “Settings”.
- Find the privacy option:
- Within the settings menu, select “Privacy”.
- Look for and tap on the “Groups” option.
- Configure who can add you to groups:
- Everyone: Anyone, even people not in your contact list, can add you to groups without your approval.
- My Contacts: Only people saved in your contact list can add you.
- My Contacts, except…: Allows you to block specific contacts or everyone, so that no one can add you without sending a prior invitation.
How to completely avoid being added to groups:
If you want to completely block the possibility of being added to groups without your permission, select the option “Contacts, except…” and exclude all your contacts. This way:
– Nobody can add you directly to a group.
– People who try to do so will receive a message to send you a private chat invitation. You will have three days to accept or reject this invitation before it expires.
Advantages of this setup
– Total control: Decide which groups you want to be in.
– Privacy ensured: Avoid annoyances from unknown people or persistent contacts.
– Simplicity: Once configured, you won’t have to worry about this issue anymore.
Now you can enjoy without worries, knowing that you will only be part of the groups that truly interest you. Set up your privacy and say goodbye to unwanted invitations.
