I deleted a contact on WhatsApp, how do I restore it?

I deleted a contact on WhatsApp, how do I restore it - briefly?

If you accidentally deleted a contact on WhatsApp and wish to restore it, the process is straightforward. Simply check your phone's recent calls or messages for that contact, as WhatsApp may have saved their information there.

I deleted a contact on WhatsApp, how do I restore it - in detail?

If you have accidentally deleted a contact on WhatsApp and are looking to restore it, there are several methods you can try depending on the specifics of your situation. Here's a detailed guide:

1. Restore from Recent Calls or Messages:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the "Calls" tab if you recently called the contact, or the "Chats" tab if you have exchanged messages with them.
   • Find the recent call or message from the deleted contact.
   • Tap on the contact's name to open their profile.
   • Select "Add to Contacts" and input their details to save the contact again.

2. Restore from Backup:

   • If you have a recent backup of your WhatsApp data, you can restore it to get back your deleted contacts.
   • For iOS users: Uninstall WhatsApp, reinstall it from the App Store, and follow the prompts to restore from the iCloud backup.
   • For Android users: Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. If there is a recent backup, you can use it to restore your contacts. Note that this will also restore all your messages.

3. Check Your Phone's Contact List:

   • Sometimes, deleting a contact from WhatsApp does not delete it from your phone’s contact list.
   • Open the Contacts app on your phone and search for the deleted contact.
   • If found, you can simply add them back to WhatsApp by opening WhatsApp > Menu (three dots) > Refresh. This will sync your phone contacts with WhatsApp.

4. Use Google Drive Backup (Android):

   • Ensure that your WhatsApp is set up to backup to Google Drive. You can check this in Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
   • Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp, then follow the prompts to restore from the Google Drive backup. This will also restore all your messages.

5. Ask for Contact Information:

   • If you don’t have a recent backup or cannot find the contact through other methods, you can ask the person to send their contact details (either through another messaging app or via email).
   • Once you receive the details, save them back into your phone's contacts and refresh WhatsApp to sync the new contact.

By following these steps, you should be able to restore the deleted contact on WhatsApp effectively.