Can Non-Contacts See You Online on WhatsApp? Privacy Settings Explained
Learn if non-contacts can view your online status on WhatsApp and how to adjust your privacy settings effectively.
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No, a non-contact cannot see you online on WhatsApp unless you have set your privacy settings to everyone. To ensure privacy, go to Settings > Account > Privacy and adjust your 'Last Seen' and 'Online' status to 'My Contacts.'
FAQs & Answers
- How can I make my WhatsApp status private? You can make your WhatsApp status private by going to Settings > Account > Privacy and selecting 'My Contacts' or 'Nobody' for your status visibility.
- Can contacts see if I'm online if I have privacy restricted? If your privacy settings restrict visibility to 'My Contacts,' only those in your contacts will see when you're online.
- What happens if I set my 'Last Seen' to 'Nobody'? Setting your 'Last Seen' to 'Nobody' means that neither you nor others can see when you're last online on WhatsApp.
- Can I block someone from seeing my online status on WhatsApp? Yes, you can block someone from seeing your online status by either restricting your privacy settings or blocking the user directly.