How to Add a Contact to WhatsApp

Whether you’re reaching out to a friend, colleague, or client, the first step is to add their contact to WhatsApp.

In this blog post you’ll learn how to:

• Save someone’s phone number,
• Start a chat in WhatsApp.

How to add a contact to WhatsApp

Step 1: Save the contact’s phone number

Before you can chat with someone on WhatsApp, their phone number needs to be saved in your phone’s contacts.

1. Open your phone’s Contacts app (this is usually called "Contacts" or "Phone").
2. Tap the “Add Contact” button (look for a + symbol or an “Add New” option).
3. Enter the contact’s details:some text
   • Name
   • Phone number (including the country code, e.g., +44 for the UK or +1 for the USA)
4. Save the contact by tapping “Save” or “Done.”

Step 2: Open WhatsApp and refresh contacts

Once the contact is saved, follow these steps to ensure they appear in WhatsApp.

1. Launch WhatsApp.
2. Go to the Chats tab (home screen).
3. Tap the New Chat icon (a speech bubble or + symbol, typically at the bottom-right corner).
4. On Android, tap the three-dot menu and select Refresh to update the contact list. On iPhone, this is done automatically.

Step 3: Start a chat

After refreshing your contacts:

1. Search for the saved contact in the search bar or scroll through the list.
2. Tap on the contact’s name to open a chat window.
3. Send a message to initiate a conversation.

Adding a contact directly on WhatsApp

For convenience, WhatsApp also allows you to add contacts directly within the app:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
2. Tap the New Chat icon and then select New Contact.
3. Enter the contact’s details and tap Save.

Troubleshooting: What to do when a contact doesn’t appear

If you’ve saved the contact but don’t see them on WhatsApp, here’s what to check:

• Is the contact using WhatsApp? If not, invite them to download the app.
• Is the phone number correct? Double-check the number and country code.
• Is WhatsApp updated? Ensure you’re using the latest version of the app.

Conclusion

Adding a contact to WhatsApp is simple and quick, enabling you to start conversations effortlessly. If you’re using folk CRM, you can streamline the process with its feature to open WhatsApp in one click when the phone number is filled in. This is a great option for professionals managing large networks.