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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How to play voice messages

Voice messages received on WhatsApp are downloaded automatically. On received voice messages you'll see: A green microphone on voice messages you haven't played. A...

How to play voice messages

Voice messages received on WhatsApp are downloaded automatically. On received voice messages you'll see: A green microphone on voice messages you haven't played. A...

How to forward a status update

Open WhatsApp > STATUS. You have a couple options: Tap More next to the status update you want to forward. Then tap and hold the status update and select Forwar...

How to forward a status update

Open WhatsApp > STATUS. You have a couple options: Tap More next to the status update you want to forward. Then tap and hold the status update and select Forwar...

About disappearing messages

Disappearing messages is an optional feature you can turn on for more privacy. When you enable disappearing messages, you can set me...

About disappearing messages

Disappearing messages is an optional feature you can turn on for more privacy. When you enable disappearing messages, you can set me...

About spam and unwanted messages

We work diligently to reduce any spam messages that come through our system. Creating a safe space for users to communicate with each ot...

About spam and unwanted messages

We work diligently to reduce any spam messages that come through our system. Creating a safe space for users to communicate with each ot...

How to use greeting messages

A greeting message is a customizable message that’s automatically sent to your customers when they first message you or whenever they message you after 14 days of inactiv...

How to use greeting messages

A greeting message is a customizable message that’s automatically sent to your customers when they first message you or whenever they message you after 14 days of inactiv...

About sending messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network to send and receive messages and calls to your family and friends. As long as you ha...

About sending messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network to send and receive messages and calls to your family and friends. As long as you ha...

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....

How to use away messages

When away messages are enabled, customers who message you will automatically receive a customizable message, indicating that you're busy or away from your phone. You can ch...

How to use away messages

When away messages are enabled, customers who message you will automatically receive a customizable message, indicating that you're busy or away from your phone. You can ch...

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...

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 use WhatsApp responsibly

WhatsApp was built as a simple, secure and reliable way to message other people. Messaging is by its nature pri...

How to use WhatsApp responsibly

WhatsApp was built as a simple, secure and reliable way to message other people. Messaging is by its nature pri...

How to send message reactions

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How to send message reactions

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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...

About blocking and reporting contacts

You can stop receiving WhatsApp messages, calls and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report problematic...

About blocking and reporting contacts

You can stop receiving WhatsApp messages, calls and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. You can also report problematic...