WhatsApp: Here's How to Change Who Can See Your Profile Photo

Keep the picture private

Did you know that WhatsApp allows you to change who can see your profile photo? Our guide will show you how this works.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp application on iOS.

Step 1: Tap “Settings” in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Tap “Account.”

Step 3: Tap “Privacy.”

Step 4: Tap “Profile Photo.”

Step 5: Tap either “My Contacts” or “Nobody” to change who can see your profile photo. If you tap “My Contacts,” only users who are in your device’s address book will be able to see your profile photo.

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