How to see a phone number on WhatsApp - briefly?
To view a contact's phone number on WhatsApp, simply open the chat with that person, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and then select "View Contact" to see the details, including their phone number.
How to see a phone number on WhatsApp - in detail?
To view a phone number on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Chat: First, open the WhatsApp chat with the contact whose phone number you wish to see.
- Tap on Contact’s Name or Profile Picture: At the top of the screen, you will see the contact's name and profile picture. Tap on this section to open the contact information.
- View Contact Details: This action will bring up a new screen displaying the contact's details. Here, you should be able to see the phone number associated with that particular WhatsApp account.
- Check Privacy Settings: If the phone number is not visible, it might be due to the contact’s privacy settings. Some users choose to hide their phone numbers from others. In such cases, you will not be able to view the phone number unless they change their privacy settings.
- Group Chats: For group chats, the process is slightly different. Tap on the group name at the top of the chat screen. Then, scroll down to see a list of participants. You can tap on each participant's name or profile picture to view more details, including their phone number if it’s not hidden.
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WhatsApp Web/Desktop: If you are using WhatsApp Web or the desktop application, the steps are similar:
- Open the chat with the contact.
- Click on the contact's name or profile picture at the top of the screen to view their details.
- The phone number will be displayed if it is not hidden by the user’s privacy settings.