Instructions to block Zalo friends to avoid being bothered

Being found by strangers on Zalo by phone number can be annoying. Luckily, you can block this feature to protect your privacy. Here's how to do it for Android and iPhone phones.

Benefits of blocking friends on Zalo

- Control your friends list.
- Reduce spam and advertising messages.
- Protect privacy.

How to block friends on Zalo

Step 1: Access account settings

- Open the Zalo app and tap on Personal in the bottom corner of the screen.
- Select the gear icon in the top right corner to go to Settings .

Step 2: Open privacy settings

- In the Settings interface , select Privacy .

Step 3: Block searches by phone number

- Tap Manage search and friend sources .
- Turn off the option Allow strangers to find and make friends by phone number .

After setting up blocking friends and messages from strangers on Zalo, you will have a more comfortable user experience without being bothered by unwanted invitations.

Similarly, on other social media platforms like Facebook, the situation of rampant friending and negative comments on personal pages is also quite common. To better protect your account, you can refer to how to block Facebook friends and adjust your privacy accordingly.