ADDING contacts to WhatsApp is a pretty straightforward process even if you’re new to the app.
Without contacts, there’s not much use to WhatsApp, so let’s get started.
WhatsAppAdding a contact to WhatsApp takes just a few seconds[/caption]
How to add contacts in WhatsApp
If you want to add a contacts from directly within WhatsApp, start by tapping the new chat button in the top right.Tap the New Contact option.Here you’ll be able to fill in the contact’s name and phone number.Once you’ve entered those, press Save.Now that contact should automatically appear in your contact list.You may have to search their name if you have loads of contacts already.
If it doesn’t, then check the number – especially any international codes if it’s someone who lives abroad.
Also, the other person has to have WhatsApp too to appear.
The other way to add a contact in WhatsApp is via your iPhone or Android device’s address book.
Go to your Contacts app, and save a contact in your phone.
When you return to WhatsApp, you should find the new contact automatically appearing in your list.
If not, you might need to quit and restart the app.
Alternatively, you can go to New Chat and search for them.
Adding contacts via your phone is probably the best way, as it saves the person’s details across your phone and WhatsApp.
WhatsAppAdding lots of contacts will help you get more out of WhatsApp[/caption]
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