How do I invite someone to join me on WhatsApp?

How do I invite someone to join me on WhatsApp - briefly?

To invite someone to join you on WhatsApp, simply open the chat with that person and tap the "Invite to Group" or "Add Participant" button. Alternatively, you can share a link to the group by tapping the three dots in the top right corner of the group info screen and selecting "Invite via Link."

How do I invite someone to join me on WhatsApp - in detail?

To invite someone to join you on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open the Contacts List:

   • On an iPhone, open the WhatsApp application and tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen. Then, tap on the "New Chat" icon in the top right corner.
   • On an Android device, open the WhatsApp application and tap on the "Messages" tab at the bottom of the screen. Next, tap on the pencil icon in the top right corner to start a new chat.

2. Search for the Contact:

   • In the search bar that appears, type the name or phone number of the person you wish to invite. WhatsApp will automatically search through your contacts and display any matches.

3. Select the Contact:

   • Once you have located the desired contact, tap on their name to open a new chat window with them.

4. Send an Invitation Message:

   • In the chat window, type a message inviting the person to join you on WhatsApp. For example: "Hi [Name], I'd like to invite you to join me on WhatsApp. Please respond so we can start chatting!"

5. Wait for Their Response:

   • After sending the invitation, wait for their response. They may need to download and install the WhatsApp application if they haven't already done so.

6. Guide Them Through the Setup Process (if needed):

   • If the person is new to WhatsApp, you might need to guide them through the setup process. Here are the basic steps:
     • Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
     • Open WhatsApp and tap on "Agree and Continue" to accept the terms and conditions.
     • Enter their phone number and tap "Next."
     • Wait for WhatsApp to verify the phone number via SMS.
     • Follow the prompts to set up the profile, including adding a profile picture and setting a display name if desired.

7. Start Chatting:

   • Once they have successfully joined WhatsApp, you can start chatting with them just like any other contact on your list. Share messages, photos, videos, or even make voice and video calls.

By following these steps, you can easily invite someone to join you on WhatsApp and begin communicating right away.