How to Control Who Can Call You in GB WhatsApp

WhatsApp calls are convenient, until your phone rings at the wrong time or strangers start calling. Official WhatsApp lets you silence unknown callers, but GB WhatsApp goes further, letting you decide exactly who can call you. This guide covers both options and how to use them together.

Your Call Control Options

Option	Where	What it does
Who can call me	GB Settings	Allow calls from everyone, contacts or selected people
Disable calls for specific contacts	GB Settings or chat menu	Block calls from chosen people only
Silence unknown callers	Settings, Privacy, Calls	Silences calls from numbers not in contacts
Block contact	Contact info	Stops calls and messages completely

How to Choose Who Can Call You

1. Open GB WhatsApp.
2. Tap the three-dot menu, then GB Settings.
3. Open Privacy and Security, or a section called Calls.
4. Tap Who can call me.
5. Choose Everyone, My contacts, Selected contacts or Nobody.

Callers who aren’t allowed won’t reach you, and you won’t hear your phone ring.

Block Calls From Specific People

To stop calls from one person without blocking their messages:

1. Open GB Settings, then Privacy and Security or Calls.
2. Look for Disable calls or Call blocker.
3. Add the contacts you don’t want calls from.

Some builds let you do this from the chat itself by tapping the three-dot menu.

Turn Off Calls in Groups

Group calls can be disruptive. Some builds let you prevent group calls from ringing your phone. Look for a group call option in the same Calls section.

Silence Unknown Callers

This is an official WhatsApp feature, available in GB WhatsApp too:

1. Tap the three-dot menu, then Settings.
2. Tap Privacy, then Calls.
3. Turn on Silence unknown callers.

Calls from numbers not in your contacts won’t ring, but they still appear in your call list.

What Callers See

Setting	What the caller experiences
Blocked in GB call settings	Call may show as ringing or unavailable, depending on build
Silence unknown callers	Call rings on their side, but your phone stays silent
Fully blocked contact	Calls don’t go through

Combine With Other Privacy Tools

• Use DND mode to block all GB WhatsApp traffic for a while.
• Hide your online status so people don’t call when they see you online.
• Review your full setup with our privacy settings guide.

Call Controls Not Working?

Problem	Fix
Blocked contact can still call	Restart the app after changing settings
Calls from unknown numbers still ring	Turn on Silence unknown callers in official settings
Option missing	Update GB WhatsApp to the latest build
Missing important calls	Add key contacts as exceptions

Get the latest version with our update guide.

Avoid Missing Important Calls

Before restricting calls, think about family, work or emergency contacts. Use Selected contacts to keep important people able to reach you.

Recommended Call Settings by Situation

Situation	Suggested setup
Getting spam calls from unknown numbers	Silence unknown callers
One person keeps calling at bad times	Disable calls for that contact only
Exam week or deep work	DND mode or calls from selected contacts only
Busy group calls	Turn off group call ringing if your build allows
Night time	Calls from selected contacts only

Silence Unknown Callers Without Missing Real Calls

Unknown numbers aren’t always spam. Delivery drivers, doctors and new colleagues may call from numbers you haven’t saved. If you turn on Silence unknown callers, check your Calls tab regularly for missed calls and save numbers that matter.

Block a Contact Completely

If someone is harassing you, blocking is better than call restrictions:

1. Open the chat.
2. Tap the three-dot menu, then More.
3. Tap Block.
4. Choose whether to report the contact as well.

Blocked contacts can’t call or message you, and they can’t see your updates.

Calls on a Second Account

If you use GB WhatsApp for a second number, you might want calls only on your main number. Set GB WhatsApp’s Who can call me option to Nobody or Selected contacts. People can still message the second number, but your phone won’t ring for it. See our dual account guide.

Protect Yourself From Call Scams

Scam calls on WhatsApp often pretend to be banks, delivery companies or job offers. Stay safe:

• Never share verification codes or bank details on a call.
• Hang up if a caller pressures you to act fast.
• Don’t answer video calls from unknown international numbers.
• Report and block scam numbers.

Turning on two-step verification adds protection if a scammer tries to take over your account.

Call Quality Tips

If calls you do want keep dropping:

• Allow microphone and camera permissions.
• Set battery use to Unrestricted so calls aren’t cut by battery saver.
• Use stable Wi-Fi for video calls.
• Turn off any VPN or choose a nearby server. See our VPN guide.

Conclusion

GB WhatsApp gives you fine control over calls, from choosing who can call you to blocking calls from specific people. Combine it with WhatsApp’s Silence unknown callers for strangers, and keep important contacts on your allowed list. With these settings, your phone only rings when you want it to.

Frequently Asked Questions