How to add people from contacts to WhatsApp?

How to add people from contacts to WhatsApp - briefly?

To add people from your contacts to WhatsApp, first ensure that the contact has saved your number in their phone. Then, open WhatsApp and go to the "Chats" tab. Tap on the "New Chat" icon at the top right corner, select "New Contact," and choose the person you want to add from your contacts list.

How to add people from contacts to WhatsApp - in detail?

To add people from your contacts to WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

Firstly, ensure that both you and the contact you wish to add have WhatsApp installed on your smartphones. Also, make sure that the contact's phone number is saved in your device's address book.

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. The icon typically resembles a green speech bubble with a white telephone inside it.
  2. Navigate to Contacts: Once you are in the main chat screen, tap on the three dots or lines (usually located at the top right corner of the screen) to open the menu. From there, select "Contacts" or "People" depending on your device's model and operating system.
  3. Search for Contact: In the Contacts list, you can either scroll through to find the contact you want to add or use the search bar at the top of the screen to quickly locate them by typing their name or phone number.
  4. Initiate Chat: Once you have found the desired contact, tap on their name to open a new chat window. If the contact is not already using WhatsApp, you will see an option to "Invite [Contact Name] to WhatsApp." Tap on this option.
  5. Send Invitation: A pre-written message will appear, inviting the contact to join WhatsApp. You can personalize this message if you wish. Once you are satisfied with the content, tap the "Send" button (usually depicted as a green paper airplane icon). This invitation will be sent via SMS.
  6. Wait for Confirmation: The contact will receive your invitation and, once they have installed WhatsApp on their device, they will appear in your contacts list within the app. You can then start messaging them directly through WhatsApp.
  7. Verify Addition: To ensure that the contact has been successfully added, go back to the main chat screen and tap on the "Chats" or "Messages" tab at the bottom of the screen. Here you should see your new contact listed among your recent chats. You can now send them a message to confirm their addition.

By following these steps, you can easily add people from your contacts list to WhatsApp and start communicating with them seamlessly.