How to add a new participant to a WhatsApp group by their phone number?

How to add a new participant to a WhatsApp group by their phone number - briefly?

To add a new participant to a WhatsApp group using their phone number, follow these steps:

  1. Open the WhatsApp group where you want to add the new member.
  2. Tap on the group name at the top of the screen, select "Add participants," and enter the person's phone number.

How to add a new participant to a WhatsApp group by their phone number - in detail?

To add a new participant to a WhatsApp group using their phone number, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open the WhatsApp Group: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device and navigate to the group where you want to add the new participant.
  2. Access the Group Information: Once inside the group, tap on the group name or the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the group information page.
  3. Add Participant Option: In the group information page, look for the option labeled "Group Info" or simply "Info". Tap on this to view more details about the group.
  4. Invite via Link or Phone Number: On the Group Info page, you will see an option that says "Invite via link" or "Add participants". Tap on this option to proceed.
  5. Select Invitation Method: You will be presented with two methods to invite new participants: "Invite to group via link" and "Add to group by phone number". Since you want to add the participant using their phone number, tap on "Add to group by phone number".
  6. Enter the Phone Number: A new screen will appear where you can enter the phone number of the person you wish to add. Make sure to include the country code if necessary. For example, if the person is in the United States, you would enter +1 followed by the 10-digit phone number.
  7. Verify and Send Invitation: After entering the phone number, WhatsApp will verify that the contact exists in your address book. If the contact does not exist, you may need to manually confirm the phone number. Once verified, tap on the "OK" or "Send" button to send the invitation.
  8. Wait for Confirmation: The new participant will receive a notification from WhatsApp asking them to join the group. They must accept this invitation to become a member of the group.
  9. Confirm Addition: After the new participant accepts the invitation, they will be added to the group, and you will see their name appear in the group's participant list.

By following these steps, you can successfully add a new participant to your WhatsApp group using their phone number.