Do unknown people bother you on WhatsApp? Then turn on this safety feature immediately.

If you are also worried about the fact that messages keep coming from unknown numbers while using WhatsApp, then now you do not need to worry. Today we are going to tell you about a security feature which after turning it on will get rid of this problem.

Not one but many security features have been given in WhatsApp for the safety and privacy of the users. There are many features in the app but most of the users are not even aware of these features, today we will tell you about a feature hidden in WhatsApp that everyone should keep on.

When messages start coming from unknown numbers repeatedly on WhatsApp, then this feature helps the users. Which is this feature and how can you turn on this feature? Let us know.

Which is this WhatsApp feature?

The name of this feature hidden in the settings of WhatsApp is Block Unknown account messages. According to the information given about this feature on the company's official page, this feature does not work if you receive one or two messages from an unknown number. This feature works when you are receiving continuous messages from an unknown number.

How to turn on this feature

To turn on this security feature, you first have to open the WhatsApp app. After opening the app, tap on the three dots on the right side and click on Settings. After the settings open, tap on the privacy option, in privacy, you will see the advanced option when you scroll down a bit. You will see this feature at the top in the advanced option, from here you can turn on this feature.

This feature is available in the app so that your account remains safe. It is worth noting that turning on this feature does not mean that all messages coming from unknown numbers will be blocked, only those messages will be blocked which are being sent in high volume aka continuously.

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