How to add a contact

There are several ways to add a contact.
Add contact with a new chat
  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Go to the Chats tab.
  3. Tap the New chat
    > New Contact
    .
Add from chat (unsaved numbers you have chatted with)
  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Go to the Chats tab.
  3. Select a chat with an unsaved contact. It will be represented by a number rather than a name in the Chat List.
  4. Tap the top app bar to view Chat Info.
  5. Tap Create New Contact.
Add from groups
  1. Tap a message from a non-contact.
  2. Tap Add to Contacts. Choose either:
    • Create New Contact - Verify the name and phone number.
    • Add to Existing Contact - Select an existing contact and verify the name and phone number.
To add contacts that use an international phone number, read this article.
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