How to share a number on WhatsApp?

How to share a number on WhatsApp - briefly?

To share a number on WhatsApp, you can either add the contact manually or send a message to the number. Here's how:

1. Manually Adding a Contact: Open WhatsApp > New Contact > Enter Name and Number > Save.
2. Sending a Message: Open WhatsApp > New Chat > Enter the number > Type your message > Send.

How to share a number on WhatsApp - in detail?

Sharing a number on WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to share your own contact details or someone else's. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accomplish this:

Sharing Your Own Number

To share your own phone number with a contact on WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen to access the menu. From there, select "Settings".
3. Account: In the Settings menu, tap on "Account".
4. Share My Contact: Under the Account section, you will see an option labeled "Share my contact". Tap on it.
5. Send via WhatsApp: This action will create a message with your contact information. You can then choose the contact(s) you want to share this information with by tapping on their name(s). Once selected, tap on the send icon (usually an airplane or arrow symbol) to share your number.

Sharing Someone Else’s Number

If you need to share someone else's phone number, you have a couple of options:

1. Manual Entry: You can manually type out the person's contact details and send them via WhatsApp message. This method is straightforward but can be prone to errors if not careful.
2. Share Contact from Phone Book: If the contact is saved in your phone’s address book, you can share it directly:
   1. Open Contacts: Go to your phone's contacts app.
   2. Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact whose number you want to share.
   3. Share Contact: Look for the "Share" option (it might be represented by three dots or a specific share icon). Tap on it.
   4. Choose WhatsApp: From the sharing options, select WhatsApp.
   5. Select Recipient: Choose the contact(s) you want to send the number to and tap on the send button.

Sending via a Group Chat

You can also share numbers in a group chat:

1. Open Group Chat: Go to the WhatsApp group where you want to share the number.
2. Type or Paste Number: Manually type the phone number or paste it if copied from another source.
3. Send Message: Tap on the send button to share the number with all members of the group.

Additional Tips

• Privacy Settings: Ensure your privacy settings are configured correctly if you don’t want everyone to see your contact details.
• Backup: Regularly back up your contacts to avoid losing important numbers.

By following these steps, you can easily share phone numbers on WhatsApp with friends, family, or colleagues.