How to Invite Friends to WhatsApp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

   It's the green app with a white phone and chat bubble icon.
   
   If this is your first time opening WhatsApp on your phone, you'll need to set up WhatsApp first.
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   Step 2: Tap Settings.

   It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the back button in the top-left corner of the screen. , You'll find this option at the bottom of the screen. , It's in the middle of the pop-up window here.
   
   You can also choose other invite options like Facebook or Twitter, but these methods won't send a message directly to a friend or group of friends. , You may tap as many names as you like.
   
   Any names that appear here are non-WhatsApp users from your iPhone's Contacts app.
   
   To search for a specific contact, use the search bar at the top of the screen. , It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   Doing so will open a New Message window with a link to WhatsApp.
   
   If you only tapped one name, you'll see Send 1 Invite instead. , It's the green (text) or blue (iMessage) icon in the right side of the text window near the bottom of the screen.
   
   Doing so will send a WhatsApp invite to your selected person (or people); if they download and join WhatsApp, you'll be able to contact them through the app.
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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap Tell a Friend.

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   Step 4: Tap Message.

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   Step 5: Tap friends' names.

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   Step 6: Tap Send Invites.

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   Step 7: Tap the send arrow.

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