How to forward an entire WhatsApp chat to another person?

How to forward an entire WhatsApp chat to another person - briefly?

To forward an entire WhatsApp chat to another person, first open the chat you want to forward. Then, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "More" > "Export Chat." This will create a backup of the chat that can be shared via email or other messaging platforms.

How to forward an entire WhatsApp chat to another person - in detail?

To forward an entire WhatsApp chat to another person, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
  2. Select the Chat: Locate and tap on the chat you wish to forward. This will open the conversation thread.
  3. Access Chat Settings: In the upper-right corner of the screen, you'll see three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on these to access the chat settings menu.
  4. Export Chat: From the dropdown menu, select "More" and then choose "Export Chat". This option allows you to save a copy of the conversation to your device or cloud storage.
  5. Choose Export Method: You'll be prompted to decide whether to include media (photos, videos, etc.) in the export. Selecting "Include Media" will create a larger file but ensure all content is preserved. Then choose where you want to save the chat:

    • Without Media: This option creates a simpler text file without any images or videos.
    • With Media: This option includes all multimedia files and creates a much larger file.
  6. Select Storage Location: Choose your preferred storage location, such as Google Drive, iCloud, or directly to your phone's internal storage.
  7. Share the Exported Chat: Once the chat is exported, you can share it with another person via email, cloud service, or any other method that supports large file transfers. Simply locate the exported file on your device and use the share function to send it to the desired recipient.
  8. Importing the Chat on Another Device: The recipient will need to follow these steps:

    • Open WhatsApp on their device.
    • Go to "Settings" > "Chats".
    • Select "Chat Backup" and then choose the option to restore from a file.
    • Locate and select the exported chat file you sent them.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the restoration process.