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Video: 11 Essential Zalo Tips You Need to Know

In today's digital age, free messaging and calling applications like Zalo have become indispensable, especially in Vietnam where Zalo reigns supreme as the leading messaging platform. Below are 11 essential tips that will optimize your Zalo experience and ensure a smoother interaction:

Link to Download Zalo Versions

1. Turn Off the "Viewed" Display

If you dislike letting others know when you’ve read their messages, you can easily disable the "Viewed" feature:

  1. Log into your Zalo account.
  2. Go to the Add section (two dots at the bottom right).
  3. Tap the settings (cogwheel) icon.
  4. Select Message and Notice.

Turn off Viewed Display Turn off Viewed Display

Toggle off the "Viewed" status on this screen

2. Block Messages from Strangers

To avoid spam and unsolicited messages, enable settings to block messages from users who are not in your contact list:

  1. Go to Privacy Settings.
  2. Find the Texting from Strangers section and disable it.

Block Messages Block Messages

3. Set the Zalo Application Key

For added security, create a passcode to prevent unauthorized access to your Zalo account:

  1. Go to Add / Lock Icon / Lock Zalo.
  2. Select Set Lock Code and create a 4-digit password.

Set Zalo Key

4. Sync Contacts to Zalo

Zalo automatically syncs contacts on your smartphone:

  1. In Settings, select Contacts.
  2. Tap Update Zalo Contacts to discover which of your friends are already using Zalo.

Sync Contacts

5. Share Your Feelings with Audio

You can send voice messages through Zalo:

  1. Go to Share and tap the microphone icon.
  2. Press the blue mic icon to start recording.
  3. Select Cancel to re-record or tap it again to finish the audio.

Share Audio

6. Log Out of Your Zalo Account

To log out from Zalo:

  1. Go to Add / Settings Icon / Manage Account.
  2. Select Sign Out of Account.

Log Out

7. Scan QR Code to Make Friends

To connect with new friends without sharing phone numbers, use the QR code feature:

Ensure that the person is logged into Zalo and has their QR code ready to be scanned.

Scan QR Code

8. Hide Friend Logs

You can control which friend logs are visible to you:

  • Go to Privacy Settings / Hide Your Friends' Logs.
  • Alternatively, you can hide logs from specific friends directly.

Hide Friend Logs

9. Install Backdrop

Customize the backdrop of your Zalo chats:

  1. In the chat window, tap the three-dash icon.
  2. Select Wallpaper Settings to choose from the gallery or Zalo's options.

Install Backdrop

10. Share and Save Photos on Zalo

Quickly share or save photos without downloads:

Share Save Photos

11. Fix Notification Issues

If you aren’t receiving notifications, ensure that:

  • The notification settings in Zalo are enabled.
  • Vibration and sound settings are appropriately set to alert you.

Fix Notification Issues

By following these 11 essential Zalo tips, you'll enhance your messaging experience while ensuring your privacy and accessibility.

I hope you find these tips helpful in optimizing your Zalo usage!

(43) Comments

  1. Quang vn -

    Can anyone explain how to set up a Zalo group chat? I’m trying to figure it out!

  2. Jenna Marbles -

    Love this article! I just learned to customize my profile, which is super cool!

  3. Samantha Lee -

    Tip number 5 really helped me out! I was struggling with managing my contacts

  4. Duy Khánh -

    Perfect timing! I'm just planning to use Zalo more for my freelance projects

  5. Yuki Saito -

    These tips make me love Zalo even more! What’s your favorite feature

  6. Khoai Tím -

    I’ve been using Zalo for work, and these tips are a lifesaver

  7. Bình Min -

    What’s your favorite Zalo tip from this article? I’m curious to know!

  8. Hương KT -

    This is really enlightening! I’m going to implement these tips tonight

  9. Mia Wang -

    I want to see more tips like this! Zalo is always full of surprises

  10. Trâm Anh -

    I appreciate you sharing these tips! They will definitely help me stay more organized

  11. Phúc IT -

    Such useful information! I think I’ll use Zalo more often now that I know these tips.

  12. Cao Minh -

    Wow, I had no idea about the file-sharing capabilities! So useful for work

  13. Quốc Bảo -

    These tips are gold! Perfect for anyone new to Zalo.

  14. Sophie Turner -

    Is there a way to change the font in Zalo chat? Asking for a friend

  15. Sally Fields -

    These tips really enhance the Zalo experience! Thank you, this is a great share!

  16. Linh Kẹo -

    Can someone tell me how to recover deleted messages on Zalo? I need help!

  17. Mèo con -

    This article is super helpful! I’ll definitely be sharing it with my friends.

  18. Nhật Minh -

    Thanks for this! I was totally unaware of the custom notification feature

  19. Tom Hanks -

    Wow, these tips are amazing! I can’t believe how much Zalo can do

  20. Linh mèo -

    Wow, I didn’t know I could share my screen on Zalo! This is a game-changer for my online meetings

  21. Thảo Uyên -

    Great post! I’m especially interested in learning more about the video calling feature

  22. Huyền Trang -

    I'm shocked I didn’t know about the document sharing! What a lifesaver for work

  23. Kaylee Yang -

    Thanks for the info! I’m sharing this post with my team for our next online meeting

  24. Johnny Depp -

    I love Zalo! But does anyone know how to delete messages? I can’t figure it out!

  25. Huyền Lizzie -

    I'm glad I found this, especially the part about privacy settings. It's super important!

  26. Jasmine Lee -

    I had no clue about Zalo's hidden features! Glad I found this post

  27. Ellie Rose -

    Can’t believe how versatile Zalo is! Perfect for keeping in touch with family

  28. Ben Stiller -

    Really appreciate the detailed explanation here. You’ve helped me a lot

  29. Emily Brown -

    Anyone else having trouble with notifications on Zalo? Would love some tips

  30. Jessie James -

    Do any of these tips work for the desktop version of Zalo? I’d like to know!

  31. Lucy White -

    If you’re not using Zalo stickers, you’re missing out! They make chatting so much more fun

  32. Duy Sinh 6789 -

    Thanks for the great advice! I just used tip 3 and it worked perfectly

  33. Mark Twain -

    Does anyone have suggestions for using Zalo for business purposes? Would love to chat.

  34. David Beckham -

    Absolutely love Zalo! Use it every day for communication.

  35. Tina Fey -

    Can’t believe I missed the group video call feature! Thanks for the heads up

  36. Hương Đà Nẵng -

    Good tips! I wish I had known about Zalo's hidden features earlier

  37. Mạnh Tiến -

    Thanks for sharing these tips! I’ve always felt Zalo was a bit confusing

  38. John Smith -

    I never knew Zalo had so many features! Thanks for sharing these tips!

  39. Ricky Bobby -

    Can someone help me? I can’t find Zalo's chat history anywhere!

  40. Thùy Linh -

    Great article! I've been using Zalo for a while, but I learned some new tricks today

  41. Akira Tanaka -

    This is a game-changer! Can't wait to try out all these features

  42. Jerry Springer -

    I just downloaded Zalo! These tips will really help me get started

  43. Alex Johnson -

    These tips are so on point! I’ve been using Zalo all wrong

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