Add WhatsApp contact in Android

You want to add a new WhatsApp contact? Then we will show you in this tip how you can easily do that on your Android device.

Add WhatsApp contact or create contact in address book

First you have to add a new WhatsApp contact. Follow these steps:

1. To do this, open the Contacts app and select the plus to create a new entry.
2. Now enter the name and phone number you want to add to WhatsApp. Make sure to save foreign numbers with the country code.
   
3. Tap on the checkmark in the upper right corner or on “Save”.

We have put together a more detailed step-by-step guide for you here: Create new contact in Android

Start chat with new WhatsApp contact

Now the contact is on your device’s memory. Now WhatsApp synchronizes the contacts automatically.

1. Now go to WhatsApp and tap on the icon for a new chat at the bottom right.
2. In the list you can now select the contact.
3. If the contact is not displayed, then tap on the top right on the three dots or on “Menu” and then select “Refresh”.
4. Now you can simply write a message to your contact:
   

We have also put together a more detailed guide for you: Start WhatsApp chat from new number.

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Possible errors if your new contact is not displayed

• Check if the phone number of your new contact is correct.
• Update the list with your contacts in WhatsApp (see above).
• Check in the settings if you have given WhatsApp access to the contacts app. This is essential so that WhatsApp can use the contacts and sync them automatically.
• Check if all accounts and groups of your contacts are marked with the “Visible” or “Displayed” option. Otherwise, the contact may not show up in the list.
• Open WhatsApp, finally select the menu (three dots or “Menu” on the top right). Now select “Settings” and then “Contacts”. Now select “Show all contacts” to also show contacts hidden in WhatsApp.

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