To manage contacts on WhatsApp, you primarily add, edit, or delete contacts through your phone's address book, as WhatsApp syncs with it to recognize which contacts use WhatsApp.
How to Add a Contact on WhatsApp
- Add via New Chat:
- Open the Chats tab.
- Tap the New chat icon.
- Select New contact.
- Enter the contact's details and tap Save.
- Add from an Existing Chat:
- Open a chat with an unsaved number.
- Tap the phone number at the top to open Chat Info.
- Tap Save and enter the contact details.
- Alternatively, tap Add > Create new contact or Add to existing contact.
- Add from Groups:
- In a group chat, tap the phone number of the person you want to save.
- Tap i > Save > Save.
- On KaiOS Devices:
- Tap New chat > Options > Add new contact.
- Choose to save to Phone memory or SIM memory.
- Enter the contact's name and number, then save.
- If contacts don't appear, use Reload contacts in the New chat menu.
How to Edit a Contact
- Since WhatsApp uses your phone's address book, you need to edit the contact there:
- Open your phone’s address book.
- Find and select the contact.
- Tap Edit and update the details.
- Save changes; WhatsApp will reflect these updates.
Important Notes
- You cannot add or delete contacts directly from WhatsApp Web or linked devices.
- WhatsApp profile names and photos are set by the users themselves; you cannot change these for your contacts.
- Deleting a contact must be done through your phone’s address book, not WhatsApp itself
For further assistance or to contact WhatsApp support, you can visit their official contact page or use the in-app Help > Contact Us feature
