Adding a New Contact in WhatsApp: A Quick Guide
Hey there! So, you want to learn how to add a new contact in WhatsApp, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Lucky for you, I’m here to give you a step-by-step guide on how to do just that. Trust me, it’s easier than you think. Let’s dive right in!
First things first, open up your WhatsApp application on your phone. You know, that green icon with the phone inside a chat bubble? Yeah, that’s the one. Go ahead and tap on it to open the app.
Once you’re in, look for the little green speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner. That’s your “Chats” button. Give it a tap, and it’ll take you to your chat list.
Now, here comes the exciting part! See that little green icon with a pen and a person on it in the top right corner? That’s your “New Chat” button. Go ahead and give it a tap.
A screen will pop up with some options. You want to select the “New Contact” option. It should be right there at the top. Go ahead, tap on it.
Alright, now it’s time to enter the details for your new contact. You’ll see some empty fields where you can type in their name and phone number. Can’t forget those, right? So, go ahead and fill in the information. Double-check it to make sure you have the correct details. We wouldn’t want any mix-ups!
Once you’re done entering the details, just hit the “Save” button. It’s that simple! You’ve successfully added a new contact in WhatsApp. Now, isn’t that a great feeling?
From here, you can start chatting with your new contact right away. Just select their name from your chat list, and you’ll be taken to a fresh chat window. Feel free to type away and let the conversation begin!
Adding a new contact in WhatsApp is a breeze, isn’t it? With just a few taps, you can expand your contacts and connect with even more people. It’s all about staying connected and building those relationships, right?
So go ahead, give it a try! Add your friends, family, or anyone else you want to stay in touch with. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy your WhatsApp journey, and happy chatting!
Why is it so tricky to add someone to your WhatsApp? Well, one reason is that WhatsApp looks for information on your phone by default, and sometimes it can’t find what it needs, especially if you don’t use the default contacts function. But don’t worry, I’m here to show you how to add a new contact to your WhatsApp app.
Adding a Contact Using Your Phone’s Contact List
When you first start using WhatsApp, they ask you if they can access your phone’s contact list. If you tapped “Yes,” then they can take your contacts and add them to WhatsApp. However, the contacts may not show up right away in WhatsApp. But don’t fret, you can still add them with ease.
To do this, just tap on the “Contacts” icon and then press the small orange button that’s usually at the bottom right of the screen.
You’ve got a few options for where to save the number: your SIM, your phone, or Google.
Note: I recommend saving it to your phone or SIM.
Now you need to enter the number and the name of the new contact. If it’s a number from someone in your country, just add it like you normally would. But if it’s a foreign number, you’ll need to include the country code. Here’s how:
+ [Country Code] [Full Phone Number].
Leave out any leading zeros from the phone number.
Go back to WhatsApp and go to the “Chats” tab. Tap the “New Chat” icon, then tap “More Options” and finally “Refresh”.
How to Add a Contact on WhatsApp
The methods I just mentioned may not work for everyone. There could be several reasons for this. For example, maybe you didn’t give WhatsApp permission to access your contact list, or maybe your phone book is not compatible with WhatsApp.
If that’s the case, you can manually add your contacts to the WhatsApp app. Open WhatsApp and at the bottom, you’ll see a small circle with a strange icon inside – it looks like a speech bubble with lined paper inside.
Just tap that button, and then tap on the “New Contact” tab that appears. That will take you to the phone book/contacts list that WhatsApp can access. Enter your new contact’s number and name, and then save it.
Some Contacts Aren’t Showing Up
Go to your phone’s default address book and go to its settings. On that screen, you’ll see something like “Contacts to display.” Tap that option, and you might find that some of your contacts are hidden. The hidden contacts are the ones that might not be appearing in your WhatsApp contacts.
If you’re trying to add a contact using the desktop version of WhatsApp, you might be out of luck because it’s only a webcast of what you’re running on your phone. At most, you might only be able to add a new group on the desktop version.
How to Create WhatsApp Groups
A WhatsApp group allows many different people to chat together on a single screen. It’s like those chatrooms that were popular in the late 90s. Here’s how to create a WhatsApp group:
- Start by tapping on the “Chats” tab in WhatsApp.
- Look for the option that says “More Options” and tap the icon with three dots in a vertical line. That’s the icon you tap to find “New Group.”
- Alternatively, tap the chat icon, which is the odd-looking icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. It’s the same icon you used to add a contact earlier. Then tap on “New Group.”
- Select the contacts you want to include in your group. Most people add those in their own contacts list who are automatically added to the group.
Now you can enter the group subject, which is the name of your group, and the subject line too. That becomes your group description. It’s also important to add a group image, which becomes your group icon. Choose something that people can easily distinguish from their other contacts. Groups without images are just plain annoying. They have a generic icon that isn’t eye-catching. This can be especially irritating and confusing when there’s more than one group without an icon. In addition, you want people to feel connected and engaged with your group so that they become more active members.
Final Thoughts
If your contacts aren’t showing up in WhatsApp, try adding them manually through the WhatsApp app. That’s the only foolproof way to add contacts in a way that allows the app to use them. If all else fails, you can always have the other person add you to their WhatsApp and then send you a message. That will automatically add them to your account, unless they’ve been blocked. In that case, you can check your archived conversations to see if they’re blocked there.
Are you still having trouble with WhatsApp? Are you having problems adding contacts? Share your experiences in the comments section below!
