Creating a group chat on Zalo allows for seamless communication among multiple users. However, one common concern arises when adding new members; by default, they can view all previous messages. This may lead to discomfort for some existing participants in the group.
To address this issue, Download.vn provides a guide on two simple methods to block new members from reading old messages on the Zalo chat group. Follow the instructions below for a smoother experience.
1. Blocking New Members from Reading Old Messages When Added to the Zalo Group
Steps |
Instructions |
Step 1: |
Open the Zalo application and enter any group conversation. |
Step 2: |
Click on the three dashes icon in the upper right corner of the screen. |
Step 3: |
Click Add Member. |
Step 4: |
Select the desired Zalo account by tapping the circle on the right side. |
Step 5: |
Toggle the switch labeled New members can see old messages at the bottom. |
Step 6: |
Confirm by clicking the Confirm button when prompted. |

2. Blocking New Members from Reading Old Messages Using Group Settings
Steps |
Instructions |
Step 1: |
In the Zalo group chat interface, click on the three dashes icon in the upper right corner. |
Step 2: |
In the Options menu, click Group Settings. |
Step 3: |
Slide the adjustment bar of New members can see old messages to the left. |
Step 4: |
Tap the Confirm button to save your settings. |


Wishing you success!
Yuki Y. -
Has anyone tried using this with larger groups? I would love to hear those experiences
Linh mèo -
You know, this makes me feel much better about adding new members to our group. Thanks a lot
Jasmine Joy -
I couldn’t agree more! Managing messages in a group chat can be a pain, but this helps
Denise Wright -
This is such a relief! My group chats were getting overwhelming - thanks for the help
Lucky Cat -
@Jasmine Joy I’m fully with you! This is indeed a fantastic way to maintain privacy!
Lisa K. -
Such an engaging post! I’m sharing this with my team right away! Privacy matters
Tommy the Cat -
I love Zalo! Just learned something new today. Can't wait to implement this
Thùy Linh -
This feature sounds amazing! I hope Zalo continues to improve its privacy settings!
Huyền Lizzie -
Protecting older messages is such a good practice. It should be more widely known
Oliver G. -
This post just saved me hours of managing old messages. Thank you
Fur Real -
This could really help prevent potential awkward situations with new members!
Sara T -
I've been looking for ways to secure my chats more. This article was very informative
Sandy D. -
I wish I had known about this sooner. Our chat group was getting messy
Hannah's Pet -
Wow! I never thought blocking old messages would be so important. Thanks for the tip
Lucy Q. -
Just implemented the blocking of old message reading! Feels great to manage my group better
Amber Sun -
New feature ideas could include notifying members when changes are made to their access!
Leo Lion -
Wondering if this can also be done in other chat platforms? It might be a good feature to have everywhere
Vincent01 -
What do you do if you mistakenly allow access? Is there a way to revert changes?
Khanh Cool -
Thank you for this guidance! I feel much better managing our group’s old messages
Steve IT -
Excellent write-up! Setting up privacy controls can make such a difference
Nick Spark -
Awesome tips! I'm always looking for ways to enhance my chats, and this is it
Marky Mark -
This is super helpful! I was struggling with managing my chat group and this solution makes everything easier!
Hannah123 -
This is definitely something I needed to know! Thanks for the insight!
John Doe -
Great article! I had no idea about these settings on Zalo. This will definitely help in managing my chat group better!
Creative Kim -
I totally agree! Keeping old messages private is essential for group chats
Anna Belle -
I love how these tips empower us as chat group admins! Keep up the great work!
Jessica 123 -
Does this feature work on all versions of Zalo? I want to ensure I get it right
Quang vn -
Interesting! Is there a way to retroactively hide old messages for existing members too
Tommy Tech -
Thank you for the useful information! I’ll share this with my friends who use Zalo
Jason 45 -
I appreciate this information! It makes me feel in control of my Zalo groups
Quang vn -
Has anyone encountered issues with this feature? I’m curious if it’s fully reliable!
Liam 2023 -
Has anyone actually tried this method? I'd love to hear if it worked for them!
Pets & Waves -
I’m laughing because I never thought about this before! My group is going to love this
Bobby Blue -
This post is a lifesaver! Finally managing my chat groups like a pro
Sunny P. -
Just tried this method and it worked perfectly! Super grateful for the article
Chloe C. -
The part about adjusting settings easily caught my attention. Very useful indeed!
George & Friends -
This is one topic I often wondered about. So, thanks for shedding light on it!
Donny D. -
Yay! I’m so glad I found this article! It’s a must-read for any Zalo user
Emily Smith -
Thanks for sharing how to block new members from reading old messages. It really helps protect our privacy
Cathy the Cat -
This is a game-changer for my group! Privacy is so important, and now I can feel safe
Leonore4Nature -
Okay, but what if a new member needs access to old messages for context? That could be tricky.
Panda Power -
Great tips! No more worrying about new folks seeing personal chats