How to transfer a contact number to WhatsApp?

How to transfer a contact number to WhatsApp - briefly?

To transfer a contact number to WhatsApp, open the contact in your phone's address book and select the option to send it via WhatsApp. Alternatively, you can add the contact directly within the WhatsApp app by tapping on the three dots (menu) and selecting "New Contact."

How to transfer a contact number to WhatsApp - in detail?

To transfer a contact number to WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Save the Contact on Your Phone:

   • Open your phone's contacts app.
   • Tap on "Add Contact" or the plus (+) sign.
   • Enter the name and phone number of the contact you wish to save.
   • Save the contact. This will ensure that the contact is stored in your phone’s address book, which WhatsApp can access.

2. Sync Your Contacts:

   • Ensure that your contacts are synced with your Google account or iCloud (depending on whether you use an Android or iOS device).
   • For Android: Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Account Sync and make sure "Contacts" is turned on.
   • For iPhone: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and ensure "Contacts" is enabled.

3. Open WhatsApp:

   • Launch the WhatsApp application on your phone.

4. Access the Contacts List in WhatsApp:

   • In WhatsApp, tap on the three dots (⋮) or the settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu.
   • Select "Contacts." This will display a list of all your contacts who are using WhatsApp.

5. Refresh the Contacts List:

   • If the contact you added is not appearing in the WhatsApp contacts list, try refreshing it:
     • For Android: Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Account Sync and turn off then on "Contacts."
     • For iPhone: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and turn off then on "Contacts."
   • Reopen WhatsApp and check if the contact appears.

6. Manually Add the Contact (if necessary):

   • If the contact still does not appear in your WhatsApp contacts, you can manually add them:
     • Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats screen.
     • Tap on the New Chat icon or the magnifying glass icon to search for a new chat.
     • Type the phone number of the contact you want to add.
     • Select the contact from the list that appears.

7. Verify the Contact:

   • Once the contact is added, you can verify their presence in your WhatsApp contacts by searching for them using their name or phone number.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully transfer a contact number to WhatsApp and start communicating with them easily.