How to Add Someone from Another Country on WhatsApp on iPhone or iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

   It’s the green and white icon containing a chat bubble and a phone receiver.
   
   You’ll typically find it on your home screen.
   
   The person you add must already have WhatsApp installed.
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   Step 2: Tap the Edit icon.

   It’s the square with a pencil at the top-right corner of the screen.,,, You can type their first name into the first box, and their last name (optional) into the second., This option has a green circle with a “+” inside., You’ll need to enter the entire phone number, including the “+” symbol at the beginning, as well as the country’s dialing code.
   
   Each country has a different code, so make sure you enter it correctly.
   
   Make sure the word “Mobile” appears next to left of the phone number.
   
   If you see another option, tap it and select Mobile. , It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
   
   This will return you to the main WhatsApp screen., This is the white box at the top of the screen.
   
   As you type, some search results should appear., A new message window will appear.
   
   Now you can send this person a message and receive their response in WhatsApp.
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   Step 3: Tap New Contact.

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   Step 4: Tap +.

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   Step 5: Type the name of your new contact.

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   Step 6: Tap Add Phone.

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   Step 7: Type the person’s mobile phone number.

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   Step 8: Tap Done.

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   Step 9: Type the person’s name into the Search box.

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    Step 10: Select the correct person from the search results.

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