How to Block Group Administrators on WhatsApp

If you find yourself in a WhatsApp group where the administration is negatively impacting your chatting experience, there is a way to block those administrators and ensure a healthy environment for conversations. Although you cannot directly remove administrator privileges, you can block them as a user, thus limiting their direct interactions with you and providing peace of mind.

How to Block an Administrator without a Saved Number

  1. Open the group chat on WhatsApp and tap on the group topic.
  2. Locate the phone number of the administrator you want to block and tap on it.
  3. If prompted, tap on “Message” or “Send Message” to start a chat with the administrator.
  4. In the chat header, tap on the phone number.
  5. Then, tap on “Block” and confirm your action.

How to Block an Administrator with a Saved Number

For Android:

  1. Open WhatsApp and tap on “More options”.
  2. Go to “Settings” and select “Account”.
  3. In the account settings, find and tap on “Privacy”.
  4. Go to “Blocked contacts” and tap on the “+” sign.
  5. Select the name of the administrator from the contact list and confirm the block.

For iPhone:

  1. Launch WhatsApp and tap on “Settings”.
  2. Select “Privacy” and then “Blocked”.
  3. Tap on “Add New”.
  4. Select the name of the administrator from the contact list and confirm the block.

By following these simple steps, you will effectively block group administrators on WhatsApp, giving yourself control over your chatting experience and maintaining a positive group dynamic. Remember that this method allows you to limit the administrator’s influence without leaving the group or causing unnecessary disruption.

The source of the article is from the blog enp.gr