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Did that person you've been chatting with block you on WhatsApp? If you can't see their profile picture, does that mean you're blocked? Even though there's no specific place to verify whether someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, it's still pretty simple to tell if you've been blocked. This How.com.vn article shows you some telltale signs if you've been blocked on WhatsApp using your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
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- QuestionCan I use a VPN to contact a blocked WhatsApp contact?
Naveh Ben DrorNaveh Ben Dror is a Social Media Security Expert and the CEO of Spikerz based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Naveh and his team provide social media protection for content creators, businesses, and enterprises. His professional background is in international brand marketing and e-commerce. Naveh received both his Bachelor of Law and MBA from Reichman University.
Social Media Security ExpertYou cannot view or contact a blocked WhatsApp profile by using a VPN. The blocking feature on WhatsApp operates independently of your internet connection. A VPN, which primarily masks your IP address and encrypts your internet connection, does not affect the functionality of WhatsApp's blocking feature. Access to a blocked profile or messages on WhatsApp is not granted through the use of a VPN; the block is specific to the application and cannot be bypassed in this manner.
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- Since it's a little difficult to see if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, you can try one last thing. Try adding the person who may have blocked you to a group chat[5]. If you get a message that you're not authorized to do that, then you've most likely been blocked.Thanks
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- ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy/being-blocked-by-someone/?lang=en
- ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/chats/about-last-seen-and-online
- ↑ https://www.alphr.com/tell-someone-blocked-whatsapp/
- ↑ https://www.alphr.com/tell-someone-blocked-whatsapp/
- ↑ https://www.alphr.com/tell-someone-blocked-whatsapp/
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