Since WhatsApp accounts are created based on your contact number, to be friends with someone, you will need their phone numbers as well. Only when you have successfully gotten their contact numbers, you can save them and become friends with them n WhatsApp. So, how do you add contact to WhatsApp? If you too are bothered by this question and are looking for a solution to this problem, worry no more because with this article we have you covered.

How to Add Contact to WhatsApp?       

The contacts that are already saved on your phone will automatically appear on the app if they have a WhatsApp account. However, if the contacts are not saved, you can create and save their numbers old fashioned way on your phone and look for them on WhatsApp or, you can add contact to WhatsApp by:

  1. Using the Chats Tab
  2. Using the QR option

1. Using the Chats Tab

To add contact to WhatsApp using the chats tab on the platform, follow the given steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone and log into your accounts.

2. Click on the ‘Chat’ icon.

3. Select the ‘New Contact’ option you see.

4. You will be taken to a page where you can add a person’s contact information.

5. Add their names and contact number.

6. You can also add pictures or other information if you wish to.

7. Once done, click on ‘Save’.

8. Their contact information will be saved.

9. You can tap on their name and send a message in WhatsApp whenever you want to.

In this way, you can add contact to WhatsApp using the chats tab.

2. Using the QR option

Another method you can add contact to WhatsApp is by scanning the other person’s QR code and adding them. To do so, follow the given steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone and log into your accounts.

2. Click on the ‘Chat’ icon.

3. Select the ‘QR icon’ beside the New Contacts option you see.

4. You can scan the QR code of another person.

5. When their contact information appears, click on ‘Add to Contacts’.

6. The contact will be added.

In this way, you can add contact to WhatsApp using the QR option.

How to Add a Contact from Chat on WhatsApp?

Along with creating a new contact on WhatsApp with the methods mentioned above, you can also add contact to WhatsApp directly from the chats section. If you have received a message from someone on WhatsApp or are chatting with someone whose contact information is not saved on your device, you can easily add them. To add a contact from chat on WhatsApp, follow the given steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the inbox of the contact you wish to add.

2. Click on the ‘Add’ option that appears at the top.

3. Or, Tap on the ‘Three dots’ and select ‘Add to Contacts’.

4. Then, for both processes, select ‘Create new contact’.

5. Add the contact’s name and hit ‘Save’.

6. The contact will be saved on your phone.

In this way, you can add a contact from chat on WhatsApp. Along with adding a contact on WhatsApp, you can also get rid of them and stop them from being able to contact you in any manner on the platform. You can do so by blocking someone on WhatsApp.

How to invite a contact to WhatsApp?

To invite a contact to WhatsApp, go to Chats>Three dots>Invite a friend. Select the medium through which you wish to send an invitation. Then, send it to the person you wish to invite to WhatsApp.

Can I add an international contact to WhatsApp?

Yes, you can. The process for adding the contact of a person in another country is the same as mentioned above. However, you will have to enter their country code starting with the ‘+’ sign before entering their number. Then save it.

Conclusion

Hence, by using the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now easily add a contact to WhatsApp. You can add them using their phone numbers or, WhatsApp QR codes. You can send them an invitation directly to add them and even become friends with international contacts on this app. Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.

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