Sometimes you need to be alone or focus on work, but your phone is bursting with messages and calls on WhatsApp. Especially when there are dozens of participants in a conversation, calls can become a real problem. Fortunately, the app has simple settings that will help you take control of this.
You can either disable incoming calls completely or configure them for specific contacts only. This is very convenient if you don't want to miss an important call from a loved one, but at the same time want to protect yourself from being disturbed by group chats or people you don't know well.
Here are a few simple steps to help you get started. We'll show you where to find the necessary menu items in the app settings so you can quickly complete the task.
Method 1: Disabling WhatsApp notifications
There is no specific function in WhatsApp messenger to block calls, so you will have to use some workarounds to get the desired result. First, let's look at a method that will suit almost everyone who does not want to receive call notifications from everyone. To do this, we will use the notification settings to turn them off.
Option 1: Mobile applications
The procedure for performing this action is the same for smartphones based on Android and iOS operating systems. Please note that after performing the steps below, you will no longer receive notifications about messages sent to you via WhatsApp. However, you can restore the default settings at any convenient time by following the same steps.
- Open “Settings” on your smartphone.
- On smartphones running the Android operating system, go to the section “Applications”, and then find the desired messenger in the list. iPhone owners should immediately scroll through the list to WhatsApp.)
- Tap the line “Notifications”.
- Your task is to disable the app's access to notifications.
- You can change your settings at any time to receive call notifications in the messenger.
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By completely disabling notifications of incoming calls via WhatsApp on your PC, you can avoid unnecessary alerts and not see unwanted information. It is worth noting that in this situation, you will also not be notified of new messages from all contacts in the messenger. This method is perfect for those who want to temporarily put the program in silent mode, but for constant active use, it is better to consider other options.
- Launch the program and click on the three horizontal dots in the top bar to open the settings menu.
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- Next, go to the section “Settings”.
- Click on the line ‘Notifications’.
- Select which notifications you want to receive and which you don't. To disable call notifications, uncheck the options shown in the screenshot: “Disable all desktop notifications” and “Disable all incoming calls on your desktop”.
Method 2: Disabling contact notifications
This method is ideal if you do not want to receive calls from specific people. There can be any number of them: you can disable notifications for even half of your contacts, although in this case it is better to use the instructions above. It is worth noting that the mode “No sound” will apply not only to audio calls, but also to messages.
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The process of disabling notifications for specific people in the messenger will take less than a minute. In addition to the permanent mode “No sound” you can also select a shorter time period, for example, if you want to block calls on weekends. These instructions are suitable for owners of any smartphone, regardless of the operating system.
- Open the app and go to the section “Chats”.
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- Swipe right on the contact for which you want to disable the ringtone and message sounds.
- Tap the button “More”.
- Tap the line “Silent”.
- There are three options for disabling notifications for a specific person: for 8 hours, for 1 week, and permanently. In the first two cases, the ringtone will return automatically after the specified period has ended. In the latter case, you will not receive notifications until you change the settings yourself.
- Next to the contact's number and name, you will see a mute icon.
Option 2: PC version
Currently, if you use the desktop version of WhatsApp Messenger, you can turn off notifications for a specific contact for 1 hour, 8 hours, or permanently. The latter option means that you will have to turn notifications back on yourself when you need them. The other person will not know that you have switched your communication with them to silent mode.
- Right-click on the conversation with the contact for whom you want to disable call notifications.
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- In the drop-down list, click on the line “No sound”.
- So, if for some reason you store documents, photos, music, videos, and other content on your desktop, you can sort it into appropriate directories, giving them concise and understandable names, and changing the icon if necessary (this will be discussed in more detail in the last part of the article). “Always”. Next, click on the “No sound”. Button. You can cancel the action at any time using the same method.
Sometimes WhatsApp calls can be annoying—especially if you don't want to be distracted or are just avoiding communication. The good news is that you can quickly and easily turn them off completely or set them to not disturb. Just go to the app settings, find the notifications section, and turn off the sound and vibration for calls. This way, you will see missed calls, but you won't hear them when they come in.
Method 3: Blocking a user
A logical, though not immediately obvious, way to block calls from a specific person is to add them to your blocked list. A distinctive feature of blocking in WhatsApp is that the user will not always be able to determine that they have been added to the blacklist: calls will still be made, but you will not be notified. The only signs that the other person will be able to tell that they have been blocked are that your avatar will disappear and the two check marks will not appear when sending messages.
Option 1: Mobile apps
Blocking a contact in the WhatsApp mobile app is extremely simple, regardless of your smartphone's operating system: the process is identical for both iOS and Android. One of the obvious disadvantages of this method is that, in addition to blocking calls, you also prevent the other person from sending you voice and text messages. Even if you unblock them after a while, you will not receive any SMS messages sent during this period.
- Tap on the conversation with the person you want to block.
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- At the top of the screen, tap the user's name or phone number.
- In the menu that opens, select the option “Block”.
- Confirm the action by pressing the specified button again.
Option 2: PC version
In the desktop version of WhatsApp, despite the lack of many features, it is possible to add a person to the blacklist.
- Open the messenger on your computer and click on the chat with the person you want to block from calling you.
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- In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots.
- Go to the “Contact Details”.
- Scroll through the list of actions to the line “Block” and click on it.
- Confirm the action by pressing “Block”.
That's it! Now you know how to take control of your peace and quiet on WhatsApp. No more unexpected calls when you're busy or just want to relax.
These settings are your reliable way to filter out unnecessary noise. You can disable calls from everyone except your most important contacts, or make your activity invisible to others. This gives you complete control over who can call you and when.
Customize the app to suit your needs, because it should work for you, not the other way around. Enjoy peaceful communication without unnecessary distractions!
