How to copy a link to another person's WhatsApp - briefly?
To share a link on WhatsApp with someone else, simply copy the link from your browser and paste it into a message in WhatsApp. Send this message to the recipient to successfully transfer the link.
How to copy a link to another person's WhatsApp - in detail?
Copying a link to share with someone else on WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on the type of link and device you are using. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Sharing Links from Your Browser
- Open the browser on your mobile device or computer.
- Navigate to the webpage that contains the link you wish to share.
- Copy the URL:
- On a mobile device, tap and hold the address bar at the top of the screen until it highlights. Then select "Copy" from the menu that appears.
- On a computer, right-click on the address bar and select "Copy."
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device or use the desktop version if available.
- Find the contact you wish to share the link with by going to their chat.
- Paste the link:
- On a mobile device, tap and hold in the text input area until "Paste" appears, then select it.
- On a computer, right-click in the message box and choose "Paste."
- Send the message by pressing the send button (usually an arrow or paper plane icon).
Sharing Links from Within WhatsApp
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device.
- Navigate to a chat where you have previously shared or received a link.
- Long-press the message containing the link until a menu appears with options like "Copy," "Forward," etc.
- Select "Copy" from the menu.
- Open another chat with the person to whom you want to send the link.
- Paste the link:
- Tap and hold in the text input area until "Paste" appears, then select it.
- Send the message by pressing the send button (usually an arrow or paper plane icon).
Sharing Links from Other Apps
- Open the app that contains the link you wish to share (e.g., YouTube, Instagram).
- Find the share option, usually represented by three dots connected by lines or a square with an arrow pointing upwards.
- Select "Copy Link" from the sharing options menu.
- Open WhatsApp.
- Navigate to the chat with the person you want to send the link to.
- Paste the link:
- Tap and hold in the text input area until "Paste" appears, then select it.
- Send the message by pressing the send button (usually an arrow or paper plane icon).
Sharing Links from Desktop WhatsApp Web/Desktop App
- Open WhatsApp Web in your browser or use the WhatsApp Desktop app.
- Navigate to a chat where you have previously shared or received a link.
- Right-click the message containing the link and select "Copy" from the context menu.
- Open another chat with the person to whom you want to send the link.
- Paste the link: Right-click in the message box and choose "Paste."
- Send the message by pressing Enter or clicking the send button (usually a paper plane icon).
By following these steps, you can effectively copy and share links with other users on WhatsApp, ensuring seamless communication across various platforms and devices.