How to Manage WhatsApp Notification Settings

You can customize message, group, and call notifications in WhatsApp or set different notification preferences for individual chats and groups.

How to Change Notification Settings

Android

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Tap More (⋮) > Settings > Notifications.

3. Adjust message, group, or call notifications, including:

- Notification tone

- Vibration

- Popup notifications

- Reaction notifications

- High priority notifications

iPhone

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Go to Settings > Notifications.

3. Manage:

- Message and group notifications

- Notification sounds

- Reaction notifications

- Message previews

- In-app notifications

WhatsApp Web/Desktop

1. Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop.

2. Go to Settings > Notifications.

3. Enable or disable:

- Message notifications

- Reaction notifications

- Notification sounds

- Message previews

Customize Notifications for a Chat or Group

1. Open the individual chat or group.

2. Tap or click the contact or group name.

3. Select Notifications.

4. Choose to mute notifications, change the notification tone, or customize notification settings.

Important Notes

- Your device`s notification settings override WhatsApp settings.

- Muted chats still receive messages, but you won`t receive notifications.

- Locked chats display "WhatsApp" instead of the contact name in notifications to protect your privacy.

- All personal messages remain end-to-end encrypted.