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How to Turn WhatsApp Read Receipts On or Off

Control blue-check read receipts where WhatsApp permits it.

Quick Answer

Open WhatsApp Settings → Privacy → Read receipts and change the setting, noting that group chats and other features may behave differently.

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 → Read receipts and change the setting, noting that group chats and other features may behave differently.
  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.