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How to Change Who Can See Your WhatsApp Last Seen or Online Status

Control visibility of presence information.

Quick Answer

Open WhatsApp Settings → Privacy → Last seen and online and choose the audience options you want.

Step by Step

  1. Use the platform's official app or website and confirm you are signed into the intended account.
  2. Open WhatsApp Settings → Privacy → Last seen and online and choose the audience options you want.
  3. Review privacy, audience, recipient, or recovery settings before confirming important changes.
  4. For account-security problems, secure the associated email account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Social-media menus and features change frequently and can differ by device, account type, region, and app version.
  • Do not send money, passwords, one-time verification codes, or sensitive personal information to an account merely because its name or photo looks familiar.