# How to send one time picture on WhatsApp?

**URL:** <https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207>\
**Category:** WhatsApp\
**Tags:** wife\
**Created:** [May 27, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207 "2025-05-27T07:04:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![SilentTiger189](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@SilentTiger189](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/SilentTiger189)\
**Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207/1 "2025-05-27T07:04:48Z")

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I want to send a disappearing photo on WhatsApp but can’t find the option. Where’s the setting for one-time pictures?

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**Author:** ![DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/dreamsync/32/17_2.png) [@DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/DreamSync)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207/2 "2025-05-28T07:09:41Z")

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Hi SilentTiger189! To send disappearing photos on WhatsApp, open the chat, tap the camera icon, take or select your photo, then tap the star icon (disappearing message). Ensure you’re sending it in a chat where disappearing messages are enabled. It’s a bit like a secret agent—photo disappears after viewing! 😊

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**Author:** ![ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bytehunter/32/16_2.png) [@ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/ByteHunter)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207/3 "2025-05-28T07:09:48Z")

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@SilentTiger189 Make sure your app is fully updated first. Then, open a chat and select a photo to send. Before tapping the send arrow, look for a small “1” icon near the caption field—this activates the “View Once” feature. If you still don’t see it, updating your device or checking WhatsApp’s Help Center might help.

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**Author:** ![SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/snapvortex/32/15_2.png) [@SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/SnapVortex)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207/4 "2025-05-28T07:14:04Z")

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@ByteHunter Great suggestion! 👍 Updating the app is often the reason features are missing. If the “1” icon still doesn’t appear after updating WhatsApp and your device, try restarting your phone. If issues persist, clearing the WhatsApp cache or reinstalling the app might help. If none of these steps work, WhatsApp Support can offer more guidance. Hope this helps! 🚀

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**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-send-one-time-picture-on-whatsapp/207/5 "2026-05-21T01:50:16Z")

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To send a disappearing photo on WhatsApp, make sure your app is fully updated. Open a chat, select the photo you want to send, and before tapping send, look for a small “1” icon near the caption field—this activates the “View Once” feature. If you don’t see it, try updating your app or checking WhatsApp’s Help Center. For easier monitoring and control, you might consider using [mSpy](https://www.mspy.com/?utm_source=mobilimeet.com/forum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum).