To limit who can add you to groups in WhatsApp

To limit who can add you to groups in WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings:

   • On Android, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, then select Settings.
   • On iPhone, tap Settings at the bottom-right, then select Account, and finally Privacy.

2. In the Settings menu, select Account:

   • On Android, it's usually listed directly in the main Settings menu.
   • On iPhone, it's the first option within the Account menu.

3. Next, tap on Privacy:

   • This option should be at the top of the Account menu.

4. Within the Privacy settings, select Groups:

   • This will open the group privacy options.

5. You'll now have three options to choose from:

   a. Everyone: This allows anyone to add you to a group without your permission.

   b. My Contacts: Only users in your contacts can add you to groups without your consent.

   c. My Contacts Except...: This allows you to exclude specific contacts from being able to add you to groups without your consent.

6. Select the option that suits your preference:

   • If you choose My Contacts Except..., you'll be prompted to select the contacts you want to exclude.

7. After making your selection, tap Done or Save to confirm your choice.

That's it! Now, according to your chosen setting, only the selected users (or no one at all, depending on your preference) will be able to add you to groups without your consent. Any other user who tries to add you to a group will send you an invitation request that you can choose to accept or decline.