How to forward messages

The forward feature allows you to forward messages from an individual or group chat to another individual or group chat. Forwarded messages are indicated with a “Forwarded” label...

How to forward messages

The forward feature allows you to forward messages from an individual or group chat to another individual or group chat. Forwarded messages are indicated with a “Forwarded” label...

About forwarding limits

You can forward a message with up to five chats at one time. If a message has already been forwarded, you can forward it to up to fiv...

About forwarding limits

You can forward a message with up to five chats at one time. If a message has already been forwarded, you can forward it to up to fiv...

How to do an internet search on forwarded WhatsApp messages

If you receive a message that’s been forwarded from one user to another user many times, you can initiate an internet search from wit...

How to do an internet search on forwarded WhatsApp messages

If you receive a message that’s been forwarded from one user to another user many times, you can initiate an internet search from wit...

Lost and stolen phones

In the unfortunate case that your phone becomes lost or stolen, we can help make sure that no one can use your WhatsApp account....

Lost and stolen phones

In the unfortunate case that your phone becomes lost or stolen, we can help make sure that no one can use your WhatsApp account....

About APN settings for WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses non-web socket data channels to send and receive messages. Please check with your mobile provider to make sure that you...

About APN settings for WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses non-web socket data channels to send and receive messages. Please check with your mobile provider to make sure that you...

How to keep your groups and community safe

Safety is at the heart of the WhatsApp experience. Your community should be a space where people can connect meaningfully. We’ve designed tools...

How to keep your groups and community safe

Safety is at the heart of the WhatsApp experience. Your community should be a space where people can connect meaningfully. We’ve designed tools...

Stolen accounts

About stolen accounts You should never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even friends or family. If you'...

Stolen accounts

About stolen accounts You should never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even friends or family. If you'...

About supported devices

We provide support for Android devices that meet the following requirements: Your Android phone is running OS 4.1 and newer. Your Android phone is able to receive SM...

About supported devices

We provide support for Android devices that meet the following requirements: Your Android phone is running OS 4.1 and newer. Your Android phone is able to receive SM...

About sending messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network to send and receive messages and calls. As long as you haven't exceeded your mobile...

About sending messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network to send and receive messages and calls. As long as you haven't exceeded your mobile...

How to prevent the spread of misinformation

Learn about the forwarded message labels Messages with the "Forwarded" label help you determine if your friend or family w...

How to prevent the spread of misinformation

Learn about the forwarded message labels Messages with the "Forwarded" label help you determine if your friend or family w...

About message history on linked devices

linked devices, multiple devices, use whatsapp on multiple devices, link device, linked device message history, message history,multi phone, link companion phone Right after you link a de...

About message history on linked devices

linked devices, multiple devices, use whatsapp on multiple devices, link device, linked device message history, message history,multi phone, link companion phone Right after you link a de...

Can’t restore my data

Unfortunately, we aren't able to help you restore your chats, documents, media files, backups, or call history. In most cases, the ch...

Can’t restore my data

Unfortunately, we aren't able to help you restore your chats, documents, media files, backups, or call history. In most cases, the ch...

How to format your messages

WhatsApp allows you to format text inside your messages. Please note, there’s no option to disable this feature. Italic To it...

How to format your messages

WhatsApp allows you to format text inside your messages. Please note, there’s no option to disable this feature. Italic To it...

Problems sending or receiving messages

The most common reason why you can't send or receive WhatsApp messages is a bad Internet connection. Learn how to troubleshoot connec...

Problems sending or receiving messages

The most common reason why you can't send or receive WhatsApp messages is a bad Internet connection. Learn how to troubleshoot connec...

How to send message reactions

reactions, message reactions, chat reactions, react, react to message, react to chat, emoji You can react to messages in your individual and group chats with emoji. You can view all react...

How to send message reactions

reactions, message reactions, chat reactions, react, react to message, react to chat, emoji You can react to messages in your individual and group chats with emoji. You can view all react...

How to use greeting messages

A greeting message is a customizable message that’s automatically sent to your customers when they first message you. Greeting messages are also sent when customers messa...

How to use greeting messages

A greeting message is a customizable message that’s automatically sent to your customers when they first message you. Greeting messages are also sent when customers messa...

About WhatsApp and elections

As a private messaging service dedicated to helping people speak freely, we recognize that democratic institutions protect this right. W...

About WhatsApp and elections

As a private messaging service dedicated to helping people speak freely, we recognize that democratic institutions protect this right. W...

How to forward media

You can forward photos, videos, and documents from an individual or group chat to another individual or group chat. By default, the cap...

How to forward media

You can forward photos, videos, and documents from an individual or group chat to another individual or group chat. By default, the cap...

About rooted phones and custom ROMs

Custom ROMs and rooted phones aren't supported by WhatsApp. There are too many variations in these customizations for us to maintain...

About rooted phones and custom ROMs

Custom ROMs and rooted phones aren't supported by WhatsApp. There are too many variations in these customizations for us to maintain...

Incorrect timestamps on messages

If the timestamp displayed on your received messages or the last seen time of your contacts are incorrect, please check the time and...

Incorrect timestamps on messages

If the timestamp displayed on your received messages or the last seen time of your contacts are incorrect, please check the time and...