How to change a contact's phone number in WhatsApp?

How to change a contact's phone number in WhatsApp - briefly?

To change a contact's phone number in WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Open the chat with the contact whose number you want to update.
2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Edit Contact" and enter the new phone number.

How to change a contact's phone number in WhatsApp - in detail?

To change a contact's phone number in WhatsApp, you need to follow these detailed steps:

1. Update the Contact Information:

   • Open your device's contacts app.
   • Find and select the contact whose phone number you want to update.
   • Edit the contact information and change the phone number to the new one.
   • Save the changes. This step is crucial as WhatsApp syncs with your phone's contact list.

2. Delete and Re-add the Contact in WhatsApp:

   • Open WhatsApp on your device.
   • Go to the chat with the contact whose number you have changed.
   • Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat.
   • Select "View Contact" or the equivalent option. This will open the contact details within WhatsApp.
   • Delete the contact from your WhatsApp contacts list. You can do this by tapping on the three dots (or more) in the upper right corner and selecting "Delete."

3. Re-add the Contact:

   • Return to your device's contacts app.
   • Find and select the contact with the updated phone number.
   • Open WhatsApp again.
   • Go to the "Chats" tab, and then tap on the new message icon or the search bar at the top.
   • Search for the contact by their name. If the name does not appear, try searching using the new phone number.
   • Once you find the contact, initiate a new chat with them. This will automatically add the updated contact to your WhatsApp contacts list.

4. Verify the Change:

   • To ensure that the change has been successful, check if the contact’s information in WhatsApp now reflects the new phone number.
   • You can also send a test message to verify that messages are being delivered to the correct number.

By following these steps, you will have successfully changed a contact's phone number within WhatsApp. This process ensures that your contacts are up-to-date and that you can continue communicating seamlessly with them through the app.