How do you chat with WhatsApp users who aren’t on your chats tab yet? Unlike other messaging platforms, you can’t search for the phone number or name of random people on WhatsApp. It doesn’t have a centralized directory. You must manually add users to your contacts first.
Here’s a quick guide on how to find people on WhatsApp.
How to Find Someone on WhatsApp
If you want to find someone on WhatsApp, search for their contact name in the app. You shouldn’t try to find someone on WhatsApp by just searching for their number. You will have to save their number as a contact first.
To find a contact on WhatsApp, follow the steps below:
Likewise, you can send WhatsApp messages through your phone’s Contacts app.
If you still can’t search for the WhatsApp number of someone, double-check their saved contact details. Watch out forissues that could cause WhatsApp contacts to disappear.
Connect With More People on WhatsApp
It’s easy to connect with users worldwide on WhatsApp. You can send texts and hop on video calls with just the other party’s phone number. Unlike other Meta messaging apps, you don’t have to share social accounts.
