2 Easy Ways to Enable Blue Ticks (Read Receipts) on WhatsApp

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Understand what the WhatsApp ticks mean and how to enable them
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Gray check marks on WhatsApp tell you when your message has been sent and delivered. Two blue ticks mean the recipient has read your message. Some WhatsApp ticks may not turn blue if you or the recipient has Read Receipts turned off. This feature must be enabled on both sides to show the two blue check marks. Luckily, this can be done in a few simple steps. This wikiHow will show you how to get blue ticks on WhatsApp using your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Things You Should Know

  • To get blue ticks on WhatsApp, go to "Settings" → "Privacy" → toggle on "Read Receipts."
  • Both you and the recipient must have Read Receipts turned on to see blue check marks.
  • One gray mark means "sent," two gray marks mean "delivered," and two blue marks mean "read."
Method 1
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Using iPhone or iPad

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    This looks like a white phone icon with a green background.
    • To get blue ticks on WhatsApp, you'll need to enable Read receipts .
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    You may need to scroll down to find it.
    • Read receipts will be enabled. If you don't see blue ticks with a certain WhatsApp contact, this means they have their Read receipts turned off.
    • When you message a WhatsApp contact and you both have Read receipts turned on, you will see two blue check marks when they have read your message. [1]
    • Read receipts are always sent for group chats ; you cannot disable this feature for group chats.
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    You may need to scroll down to find this option.
    • Read receipts will be enabled. If you don't see blue ticks with a certain WhatsApp contact, they have their Read receipts turned off.
    • When you message a WhatsApp contact and you both have Read receipts turned on, you will see two blue check marks when they have read your message. [2]
    • Read receipts are always sent for group chats ; you cannot disable this feature for group chats.
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