How to send contacts to iPhone via WhatsApp?

How to send contacts to iPhone via WhatsApp - briefly?

To transfer contacts from your iPhone to another device using WhatsApp, you need to follow these steps: Open the desired contact in WhatsApp, tap on the name at the top of the chat, select "Create New Contact" or "Add to Existing Contact," and then choose how you want to send it. This process allows you to seamlessly share contacts directly from your iPhone via WhatsApp.

How to send contacts to iPhone via WhatsApp - in detail?

To transfer contacts from your iPhone to another device using WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Ensure Both Devices Have WhatsApp Installed: Make sure that both your current and new devices have the latest version of WhatsApp installed. This ensures compatibility and access to all features.

2. Backup Your iPhone Contacts: Before transferring, it is crucial to backup your contacts to avoid any data loss. You can do this using iCloud:

   • Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
   • Turn on the toggle for Contacts.
   • Your iPhone will automatically backup your contacts to iCloud.

3. Transfer Contacts via WhatsApp:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current iPhone.
   • Navigate to the contact you wish to transfer and open their chat.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. This will take you to their contact details page within WhatsApp.
   • Scroll down and tap on Export Chat. You may be prompted to choose whether to include media or not; select as per your preference.
   • Select the method for exporting the chat. Options typically include Mail, Messages, or other apps that support VCF files. For this guide, we'll use Mail.
   • A new email draft will open with the contact's details attached as a .vcf file.

4. Receive and Import Contacts on Your New Device:

   • On your new device, open the Mail app (or the relevant app you used to send the VCF file).
   • Open the email containing the contact details.
   • Tap on the .vcf attachment.
   • You will be prompted to add the new contact to your address book. Confirm this action.

5. Verify Contact Transfer:

   • To ensure that the contact has been successfully transferred, open the Contacts app on your new device.
   • Search for the contact you transferred and verify that all details are accurate.

By following these steps, you can effectively transfer contacts from your iPhone to another device using WhatsApp. This method is particularly useful when you want to share individual contacts or a small group of contacts quickly and easily.