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It isn't exactly easy to tell if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp. Many people try to guess based on indicators like the profile photo, "last seen" status, online status, or a single tick mark on messages; however, these signs aren't always reliable, as the other person might simply have changed their privacy settings. A new method might help you here. Yes, you can gauge the likelihood of being blocked using the "Encryption Verification" feature. Let’s find out how...

How does this method work?
WhatsApp features end-to-end encryption for every chat. This process generates a security key shared between the two users. The app automatically verifies this key periodically to ensure chats remain completely secure.

According to some reports, if a contact has blocked you, the automatic encryption verification often fails to complete successfully. However, this doesn't always mean you have been blocked, as verification can also be affected by factors like changing phones, reinstalling WhatsApp, or linking a new device.

How to check if someone has blocked you:
First, open the chat with that person in WhatsApp.
Next, tap on their name at the top to open the "Contact Info" section.
From there, navigate to the "Encryption" option.
WhatsApp will then attempt to automatically verify the security key.

If the verification fails and the app prompts you to verify using a different method, it could indicate that you have been blocked.
However, WhatsApp has not officially stated that encryption verification can confirm a block. There could be various other technical reasons for a verification failure. Therefore, you shouldn't conclude that you've been blocked based solely on this factor.

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