Enable or disable receiving messages from strangers on Zalo

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/8/2025

Enabling or disabling the option to receive messages from strangers on Zalo is a solution that allows users to easily choose and set whether to receive or block messages from unknown individuals sending messages to the Zalo address they are using, to avoid common scams that have been occurring recently.

In our previous article, we provided instructions on how to block pages from sending Zalo messages to prevent messages from any page reaching the user, avoiding real estate advertising, SIM card trading, game card top-up promotions, and other annoying activities.

ENABLE - DISABLE RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM STRANGERS ON ZALO

Zalo serves both as a social network and an OTT application widely used in Vietnam; after registering on Zalo, users can send messages, make calls, video calls, share images, and more for free. However, if you are experiencing frequent annoyance from other Zalo users sending harassing messages, you can use the feature to block messages from strangers on Zalo.

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- Proceed to Log in to Zalo -> Go to More - Other (1) select the security icon (2)

Receive messages from strangers on Zalo

- In the Receive messages from strangers section, swipe the icon to the right (3) to activate them.

- When you want to turn it off, swipe the icon to the left (4) to turn it off...

Here, Mytour.vn guides you on how to enable and disable the feature of receiving messages from strangers on Zalo. Additionally, if you want to add Zalo friends, you can refer to the instructions on adding Zalo friends. Once you have added new friends, you can chat, message, and make video calls to each other completely free of charge. We wish you effective Zalo usage!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I enable or disable messages from strangers on Zalo?

To enable or disable messages from strangers on Zalo, log in to your account, go to 'More,' select the security icon, and then toggle the option to receive messages from strangers on or off.

Is it possible to block messages from unknown users on Zalo?

Yes, it is possible to block messages from unknown users on Zalo. This feature helps avoid annoying spam and scams by preventing messages from strangers from reaching your inbox.

What should I do if I receive unwanted messages on Zalo?

If you receive unwanted messages on Zalo, you can enable the option to block messages from strangers in the settings. This will stop unknown users from sending you messages.

What features does Zalo offer for communication and social networking?

Zalo offers various features for communication, including messaging, voice and video calls, image sharing, and more. It's widely used in Vietnam for both personal and business communication.

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