How to Disable Read Receipts on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily turn off read receipts on your iPhone and maintain your privacy while texting.

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Turn off delivered receipts on your iPhone: Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap on Messages, then turn off the 'Send Read Receipts' toggle. This will prevent others from seeing if you've read their messages.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are read receipts on iPhone? Read receipts on iPhone are notifications that inform the sender when their message has been read by the recipient.
  2. Can I turn off read receipts for specific contacts? No, read receipts can only be turned off or on for all contacts at once in the iPhone settings.
  3. Will turning off read receipts affect group messages? Yes, if you turn off read receipts, others in group messages won't be able to see if you've read their messages.
  4. How do I know if my read receipts are turned off? If the 'Send Read Receipts' toggle in your Messages settings is off, then your read receipts are disabled.

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