How to add a contact to WhatsApp from your contacts?

How to add a contact to WhatsApp from your contacts - briefly?

To add a contact to WhatsApp from your phone's contacts, simply open the WhatsApp app, go to the Contacts tab, and select "Add Contact." Then, choose the desired contact from your device's address book.

How to add a contact to WhatsApp from your contacts - in detail?

To add a contact to WhatsApp from your existing contacts, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open the Contacts App: First, you need to access your device's contact list. Open the Contacts app on your smartphone. This app is typically pre-installed and can be found in your app drawer or on your home screen.
  2. Select the Contact: Browse through your contacts to find the person you want to add to WhatsApp. Once you have located them, tap on their name to open their contact details.
  3. Send a Message via WhatsApp: In the contact details screen, you will see various options to communicate with this person. Look for the option that says "Message" or has the WhatsApp icon next to it. Tap on this option. If you do not see WhatsApp listed among the communication options, proceed to the next step.
  4. Share Contact via WhatsApp: If the contact is not directly linked to WhatsApp, you can manually add them by following these steps:

    • Tap on the three dots (or the menu icon) in the top right corner of the contact details screen.
    • Select "Share" or "Share Contact".
    • From the list of available apps, choose WhatsApp. This will open WhatsApp and allow you to select the recipient from your WhatsApp contacts list.
  5. Select Recipient in WhatsApp: In WhatsApp, you will be prompted to choose a contact or group to send the shared contact information to. Select the recipient (this could be yourself if you are adding the contact to your own WhatsApp).
  6. Send the Contact Information: After selecting the recipient, tap on the "Send" button. The contact information will be sent as a message in WhatsApp.
  7. Save the Contact in WhatsApp: Open the message containing the shared contact information in WhatsApp. Tap on the contact card or the attachment to view the details. WhatsApp will prompt you to save this contact. Confirm by tapping "Save" or the corresponding button.
  8. Verify the Contact Addition: To ensure that the contact has been successfully added, go back to your WhatsApp home screen and check your contacts list within the app. The newly added contact should now appear there.

By following these steps, you can easily add a contact from your device's contact list to WhatsApp, facilitating seamless communication through the messaging platform.