WhatsApp: How to add a person to a chat by phone number?

WhatsApp: How to add a person to a chat by phone number - briefly?

To add someone to a WhatsApp chat using their phone number, simply open the chat, tap on the group icon or menu at the top right corner, select "Add Participant," and enter the contact's phone number. Confirm by tapping the checkmark.

WhatsApp: How to add a person to a chat by phone number - in detail?

To add a person to a WhatsApp chat using their phone number, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you are connected to the internet as this process requires online access.

2. Navigate to the Chat Screen: Once WhatsApp is open, go to the chat screen where you want to add the new contact. If you haven't created a group chat yet and wish to do so, you can start by creating a new group.

3. Create or Select a Group (Optional):

   • To create a new group, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
   • Select "New Group" from the menu.
   • Add participants to the group by tapping on the plus icon (+) and selecting contacts from your list.

4. Add a New Contact:

   • If you are adding someone directly to an existing chat or group, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Group Info" if it's a group chat, or simply proceed with the individual chat option.
   • Choose "Add Participant" or "Invite to Group Chat" depending on whether you are adding someone to an individual chat or a group.

5. Enter the Phone Number:

   • A search bar will appear at the top of the screen. Type in the phone number of the person you want to add, including the country code if necessary. For example, for a US number, you would enter +1 followed by the area code and the rest of the number.
   • WhatsApp will suggest contacts from your address book that match the entered number. If the contact is already in your phone's address book, select their name to add them directly.

6. Send Invitation (For Groups Only):

   • For group chats, after entering the phone number, you will see an option to "Invite Link" or "Send Invitation". Tap on it.
   • An invitation message will be sent to the new contact. They can join the group by tapping on the link provided in the message.

7. Confirm Addition:

   • Once the person accepts the invitation (for groups) or if you are adding them directly to an individual chat, they will appear in the chat list.
   • You can now start communicating with the newly added contact.

By following these steps, you can easily add a person to a WhatsApp chat using their phone number. This process is straightforward and ensures that your communication remains seamless and inclusive.