How to enter an American number in WhatsApp?

How to enter an American number in WhatsApp - briefly?

To enter an American phone number in WhatsApp, you need to include the country code (+1) followed by the area code and the local number. For example, if the number is (123) 456-7890, you would enter it as +11234567890.

How to enter an American number in WhatsApp - in detail?

To enter an American number in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your mobile device. Ensure that you have a stable internet connection for seamless functionality.
2. Access Contacts or Chats: Depending on whether you are adding a new contact or initiating a chat with an existing contact, navigate to either the "Contacts" tab or the "Chats" tab at the bottom of your screen.

3. Adding a New Contact:

   • In the "Contacts" tab, tap on the "New Contact" icon, which is usually represented by a person with a plus sign (+).
   • A new contact form will appear where you can enter the details of the person you want to add.

4. Entering the American Number:

   • In the field labeled "Phone," enter the American phone number in its international format. For American numbers, this means prefixing the number with a plus sign (+) and the country code for the United States, which is 1.
   • Therefore, an American number should be entered as follows: +1XXXXXXXXXX (where XXXXXXXXXX represents the actual phone number).

5. Saving the Contact:

   • After entering the number in the correct format, you can also add other relevant information such as the name and any additional notes.
   • Once all the details are filled out, tap on "Save" to add this contact to your WhatsApp contacts list.

6. Initiating a Chat:

   • If you already have the American number saved in your phone’s contacts, you can directly initiate a chat by going to the "Chats" tab and tapping on the "New Chat" icon (usually represented by a speech bubble with a plus sign (+)).
   • Select the contact with the American number from your list of contacts.

7. Verifying the Number:

   • If this is the first time you are initiating contact with this particular American number, WhatsApp may prompt you to verify the number by sending a verification code via SMS.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the verification code sent to the American number and complete the process.

By following these steps, you can successfully enter an American number in WhatsApp and start communicating with your contacts in the United States.