How to Edit Your Profile on WhatsApp
Register an account., Enter your name.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Register an account.
Open WhatsApp.
On the Your Phone Number screen, enter your phone number, and then touch Done.
If you're not in the United States, touch United States, and then select the country where you live.
When you register, WhatsApp will send you an SMS message with a verification code.
You'll need to enter this code before you can proceed.
If you don't have SMS on your phone, you can also request an automated phone call. -
Step 2: Enter your name.
On the Profile screen, enter the name you'd like to use with WhatsApp.
You can use your real name or a pseudonym.
Detailed Guide
Open WhatsApp.
On the Your Phone Number screen, enter your phone number, and then touch Done.
If you're not in the United States, touch United States, and then select the country where you live.
When you register, WhatsApp will send you an SMS message with a verification code.
You'll need to enter this code before you can proceed.
If you don't have SMS on your phone, you can also request an automated phone call.
On the Profile screen, enter the name you'd like to use with WhatsApp.
You can use your real name or a pseudonym.
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