Greetings to you all fellow steemit users. It's @barnabie i've been away for some moments, been away for some hours without dropping a post here feels like centuries to me. I missed you all but will not continue, here is an effectual post I've returned with, which I believe you all will love. ![Screenshot_20220427-093349~2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmefj89iSUetDg8vMjqMpVU6BihkyBvyaQiSx2ByZU6cmC/Screenshot_20220427-093349~2.png) ^{Photo Source: [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/whatsapp-tech-technology-iphone-1212017/)

# Introduction

* *Even though I'm a tech content creator, I still find it interesting to stop by and read other blogger's post concerning WhatsApp. I'm also ever eager to publish about WhatsApp hacks and tips and as well as new updates . This is for the purpose of targeting my reader's choice because without doubts, many people uses WhatsApp on a daily and will hardly ignore any update about WhatsApp. ***Hats off for a genius blogger like me***☺️*

You have been using WhatsApp for some time now, I wish to ask you, do you even know that WhatsApp do generate your own activity on the App? And you can request it if you want to, within small time?
If that sounds interesting then I got you covered, I will guild you on how to do just that, and you don't have to worry about the cost, it's actually costs nothing.

# What is this WhatsApp report all about in the first place

WhatsApp report contains so much of your informations about your history on the app, your settings and account information.
On the WhatsApp report, you will can see all your joined WhatsApp groups, your current connection IP address, device type, your current profile picture and as well when you changed your profile "About". It also include your own name and number and also your contacts number. Not just that, on WhatsApp report, you can be able to see the exact time that you your profile picture, your privacy settings and your blocked numbers.

* **Add knowledge:**
*In 2016, WhatsApp first enabled data sharing with Facebook in their terms and conditions.*

You can view it here on WhatsApp report whether you accepted the terms and conditions also. This and many more technical informations can be found on WhatsApp report. WhatsApp keeps these information because they can hand it over to the police in case of being in trouble with the law.

If you see the need of requesting for WhatsApp report then let's dive in on how to.

# Processes involved in requesting for WhatsApp report
Below simple steps are the processes involved in requesting for WhatsApp report.

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* **Step 1: Open your WhatsApp App:**

You have to be using the WhatsApp application to make this work, not for those using the web WhatsApp or WhatsApp desktop . Kindly open your WhatsApp App and click on settings and wait for the next page to open.

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* **Step 2: Access your "Account":**

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^{Screenshot capture from my WhatsApp App}

Once on settings, click on Account which is the first option under settings and wait for the next page to open.
The next page display will display some options like **Privacy, Security, Two-step verification, Change number, Request Account info & delete my number.**

Hope you've seen the option you're looking for? Click on the request account info.

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* **Step 3: Request Report:**

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^{Screenshot capture from my WhatsApp App}

This is the last among the 3 simplest steps to request a WhatsApp report. On this page of requesting for WhatsApp report, you will see this message from WhatsApp

>" Create a report of your WhatsApp account information and settings which, which can access or port to another app. This report does not include your message. Learn more" [WhatsApp](WhatsApp.com)

Click on the "request report" to start the process and if successful, you can see "request sent" notification.

After requesting for a report, you will have to wait for 3 days for your report to be ready. During this period of waiting, you are not required to change number else your report be voided.
When your report is available for download, WhatsApp will send you a notification message on your phone, informing you that your account information is available now. On the request screen, you can see how long you're to download it .

Keep in mind, these report are eventually being deleted from WhatsApp servers. Simply tap on download to begin the downloading process, you can export it somewhere else if you want to, maybe your email.

# Conclusion
Only if you see the need to request a report should you do, even though is harmless.
It's very possible to delete the report afterall, you can if you want to.

I believe you've learnt something new; cheers to you if you do.

Cc:

@steemalive
@steem-alive

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