Ethan Brooks
How to Set Your WhatsApp Profile Picture for One Person Only on Android
Have you ever wanted to share your WhatsApp profile picture with just one specific contact? Fortunately, WhatsApp provides a privacy feature that allows you to customize who can see your profile photo. This guide will walk you through the steps to set your WhatsApp display picture (DP) to be visible only to one person, ensuring your privacy while still allowing you to connect with your chosen contact. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have complete control over your profile picture visibility on WhatsApp.
Before you start, make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your Android device. You can check for updates in the Google Play Store. Additionally, ensure that you have a stable internet connection to avoid interruptions.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and Access Settings
Begin by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device. Once the app is open, navigate to the top right corner of the screen and tap on the three-dot menu icon. From the drop-down menu, select Settings to access your account settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Privacy Settings
In the Settings menu, locate and tap on the Privacy option. This section contains various settings related to your account’s privacy and who can see your information.
Step 3: Select Profile Photo
Within the Privacy settings, find and tap on Profile Photo. This will open up your profile picture visibility options.
Step 4: Choose ‘My Contacts Except…’ Option
In the Profile Photo settings, select the option labeled My Contacts Except…. This allows you to choose specific contacts who will not be able to see your profile picture.
Step 5: Select the Contact to Exclude
After selecting My Contacts Except…, a list of your contacts will appear. Scroll through the list and tap on the contact from whom you want to hide your profile picture. This selection will ensure that this specific contact cannot view your WhatsApp DP.
Step 6: Confirm Your Selection
Once you have selected the contact, tap on the green tick button (✔️) to confirm your choice. After this step, the selected contact will no longer be able to see your WhatsApp profile picture, while others in your contacts can still view it as per your settings.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
To make the process smoother, consider the following tips:
- Always double-check that you have selected the correct contact to avoid unintentional privacy breaches.
- If you change your mind, you can always return to the privacy settings and adjust who can see your profile picture.
- Be aware that if a contact is not saved in your phone, they will not be able to see your profile picture regardless of your settings.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you’ve successfully limited who can view your WhatsApp profile picture to just one person. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining your privacy in a world where sharing personal information is common. If you have any other WhatsApp-related queries or need further assistance, feel free to explore more tutorials or reach out for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide my WhatsApp profile picture from multiple contacts?
Yes, you can use the My Contacts Except… option to hide your profile picture from multiple contacts at once by selecting each one you want to exclude.
Will my excluded contact be notified that they can no longer see my profile picture?
No, WhatsApp does not notify contacts when you change your privacy settings or exclude them from seeing your profile picture.
Can I revert this setting later?
Absolutely! You can go back into the privacy settings anytime to adjust who can see your profile picture or change it back to the default setting.