TLDR;
This tutorial explains how to add contacts on WhatsApp using two different methods, both on iOS and Android devices. The first method involves adding the contact through your phone's native contact list and then searching for them within WhatsApp. The second method demonstrates how to add a new contact directly within the WhatsApp application, which also allows you to invite people to join WhatsApp if they are not already users.
- Adding contacts via phone's contact list and then searching in WhatsApp.
- Adding contacts directly within the WhatsApp application.
- Inviting non-users to join WhatsApp.
Adding Contacts via Phone's Contact List [0:22]
To add a contact through your phone's native contact list, first, open your phone's contact application and add a new contact with their first name, last name, and phone number. Ensure that the phone number is associated with a WhatsApp account. It's important to include the correct area code or country code. After saving the contact, open WhatsApp and tap the pencil icon to start a new chat. Search for the newly added contact; if they use WhatsApp, they will appear in the list.
Adding Contacts Directly Within WhatsApp [1:35]
To add a contact directly within WhatsApp, open the app and tap the pencil icon to start a new chat. Then, select "New Contact." This will open a contact creation screen similar to your phone's native interface. Enter the contact's first name, last name, and phone number, and then tap "Save." If the phone number is not associated with a WhatsApp account, the app will prompt you to invite the person to join WhatsApp. You can send them an invitation link to download and sign up for the app.