How to find a person on WhatsApp by phone number?

WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging app, offers a simple and effective way to find and connect with people. All you need is their phone number. This article provides a clear guide on how to find a person on WhatsApp using their phone number.

Step 1: Save the Phone Number

Before you can find someone on WhatsApp, you need to have their phone number saved in your phone's contacts. Navigate to your phone's 'Contacts' and add a new entry, inserting the person's name and phone number. Ensure that you've included the correct country code.

Step 2: Open WhatsApp

Launch your WhatsApp application. For mobile users, this means tapping the WhatsApp icon on your phone's home screen. If you're using a desktop, open your preferred web browser and visit the official website, or download WhatsApp for PC from our website.

Step 3: Access Your Contacts in WhatsApp

Once you've opened WhatsApp, you'll need to access your contacts. For Android users, click on the 'New Chat' button represented by the green chat icon at the bottom right corner. iPhone users should tap on the 'Chats' tab at the bottom, then on the 'New Chat' icon at the top right.

Step 4: Refresh Your WhatsApp Contacts

WhatsApp automatically syncs with your phone's contact list. However, if you've recently added the person's number, you may need to refresh your contacts within WhatsApp. To do this, pull your contact list down to refresh on iPhone, or tap on the three-dot menu and select 'Refresh' on Android.

Step 5: Search the Contact

Now, simply type the person's name into the search bar at the top of your 'New Chat' screen. Their name should appear below, along with their profile picture if they have one.

Voila! You've successfully found and added a person on WhatsApp using their phone number. You can now start a chat, make a voice call, or even initiate a video call. Remember, the person you're adding must also have an active WhatsApp account associated with the number you've saved.

Harness the power of WhatsApp to stay connected with the people who matter most to you, whether they're around the corner or across the globe.