How to add an archive chat to WhatsApp - briefly?
To archive a chat in WhatsApp, you can simply long-press on the desired chat and select the "Archive" option from the menu that appears at the top of your screen. This will move the chat to the "Archived Chats" section, keeping it out of your main chat list without deleting any messages.
How to add an archive chat to WhatsApp - in detail?
To add an archive chat to WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your mobile device. If you haven't already, log in with your phone number and verify it using the OTP (One Time Password) sent to your device.
- Access Chats List: Once logged in, navigate to the home screen where all your active chats are listed. This is typically the first screen you see after logging into WhatsApp.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through your list of chats to find the conversation that you want to archive. You can use the search function at the top of the screen to quickly locate a specific chat by entering the contact's name or phone number.
- Open the Chat: Tap on the chat you wish to archive to open it. This will take you into the message thread with that particular contact or group.
- Archive the Chat: While in the chat, look for the three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of your screen. Tap on these dots to open a dropdown menu with several options. From this menu, select "More" or "Additional Options".
- Archive Option: In the additional options menu, you will see an option labeled "Archive Chat." Tap on this option. WhatsApp will prompt you to confirm that you want to archive the chat. Confirm your action by tapping "OK" or "Yes" (the exact wording may vary depending on your device and WhatsApp version).
- Verify Archiving: After archiving, you will be taken back to the main chats list. The chat you just archived should no longer appear in this active list. To view archived chats, scroll down to the bottom of your chats list where you will see a section labeled "Archived Chats." Tap on this section to access all your archived conversations.
- Unarchive if Necessary: If at any point you want to unarchive the chat and move it back to your active chats list, simply tap and hold on the archived chat until a menu appears. Select "Unarchive Chat" from this menu, and confirm your action when prompted.
By following these steps, you can easily add a chat to your WhatsApp archive, helping to organize your conversations and keep your active chats list clutter-free.