WhatsApp launches "blocking" feature from lock screen

You do not need to open the chat to block a contact on WhatsApp. You can block the message from the unwanted number without opening it. Well, how to block from WhatsApp lock screen?

Since WhatsApp accounts are linked to phone numbers and our numbers are now shared with various institutions, unwanted calls and messages have increased. To ensure your security, WhatsApp displays warning messages just below the sender's contact information when you receive messages from unknown numbers. The platform also has a new feature that makes it easier to manage spam messages directly from your lock screen. Now, when you receive a message on WhatsApp, you will also see a prominent Block button next to the Add to Contacts button for such chats. So, how to use the contact blocking feature from the WhatsApp lock screen?

Steps to block contacts from WhatsApp lock screen 📲

WhatsApp now offers the option to block unwanted contacts directly from the lock screen. You do not need to unlock the screen to block spam messages, it is possible to block the contact directly through the notification. Let's see step by step how to block contact from WhatsApp lock screen ⬇️

1. Tap the arrow next to the WhatsApp message on the lock screen.
2. You will see block and reply options.
3. Tap Block.
4. Verify the Whatsapp number to be blocked.
5. Select Report contact and tap the Block button.

With WhatsApp's new feature, you will not need to search and find the chat to block the unwanted person. For the first time, the platform shows a warning next to the contact information when you receive a message from an unknown person; offers the option to block or add the contact. The latest change is part of WhatsApp's fight against spam messages and gives users more control.