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The emergence of OTT chat and messaging apps like Skype, Zalo, or social networks such as Facebook has provided users with additional means of communication, facilitating more efficient interaction with friends. However, this convenience also brings along several complications, especially the exposure of personal information like birthdates and phone numbers... After the previous guide on how to hide your birthday on Zalo, many users were surprised to find that their phone numbers weren't concealed and expressed a desire for Mytour to provide guidance on hiding their personal phone information.
You can download the Zalo app for your Android or iOS device below:
- For Android devices: Download Zalo for Android
- For iOS devices: Download Zalo for iPhone
Guide on How to Conceal Phone Number and Information on Zalo
How to Conceal Your Phone Number on Zalo
However, do you know that the concerns you're worrying about are actually unnecessary? Read the following information to understand how hiding your phone number on Zalo will work:
- Only those who have saved your number in their phone contacts can see it when adding you on Zalo.
- Phone number information is only visible to both parties.
- In cases where you've added someone as a friend but can't see their phone number while they can see yours, it means they've obtained your number either through their phone contacts or by searching with your phone number.
- Users adding friends through the nearby feature won't see your phone number unless they already know it, in which case your number will be displayed as asterisks (*).
Here's how to hide your phone number on Zalo:
Step 1: Open Zalo on your phone (If not logged in, you need to log in). At the bottom right corner, click on the person icon (Image 1). Then, at the top right corner, click on the gear icon (Image 2).
Step 2: Click on 'Privacy' (Image 3). Then, click on 'Friend Request' (Image 4).
Step 3: Under the Phone Number section, click on the slider to slide it off (Image 5). When it turns gray, you've successfully hidden your phone number (Image 6).
With this tip on hiding your phone number on Zalo shared by Mytour, you'll no longer worry about your phone number being displayed to strangers. While Zalo's user information security system is robust, it's essential for users to safeguard their personal information, such as avoiding public disclosure on social media platforms.
Furthermore, while using Zalo, you may encounter numerous annoyances and complications, leading you to consider deleting your Zalo account but unsure where to start or how to proceed. Therefore, to assist you in this situation, we invite you to follow our guide on deleting your Zalo account to avoid receiving unwanted advertising invitations or the nuisance of strangers. Wishing you all success.
