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Can I find someone on WhatsApp if I don't know their phone number?

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Unfortunately, you can't. WhatsApp uses the phone number, not any other service.

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Can I search for someone on Whatsapp without their number?

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No, you need to have a phone number to find that person on WhatsApp.

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How can I see someone's name on WhatsApp while the name is not on the contact list?

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If the name is not in your contacts, then the name will be available to be searched on WhatsApp because he/she added his/her name when he/she signed up.

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What do I do if someone used my phone number and has a verification code, but I don't have WhatsApp?

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Install WhatsApp, get a new verification number. WhatsApp will work on a single phone, but can be installed on a computer too, so make sure you set a proper password for it.

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Can you use WhatsApp locally (USA)?

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You can use WhatsApp anywhere in the world. Contacts are added to WhatsApp by adding phone numbers to your device's address book.

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How can I find out whether someone has blocked me in WhatsApp?

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If someone has blocked you, whenever you send them a message, it will never be delivered to them -- you'll see just one tick. That trick would only work if you're sure they're using WhatsApp at the time, though...

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Why is there just one grey tick when I text someone?

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They may be offline. As soon as they are online, you should see double ticks.

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How do I find a WhatApp phone number in my phone if it was already deleted?

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WhatsApp uses the same numbers in your phone's contact list, so you'll just need to add your friend's phone number back to your device.

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Can I search and chat with someone without knowing their phone number if all I know is their username?

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No. Only those names will appear whose number you have saved in your contacts.

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How can we see the username of someone?

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The name that appears for contacts in WhatsApp is the name that they have picked to be displayed.

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If a friend is showing they are on line, does it mean they are on line to me?

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Not necessarily. That friend may be talking with another contact.

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Can you find a person using only his/her name?

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No, I believe you need a phone number also. You cannot use just a name.

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Is it possible to get the username of someone if I have the mobile number, but no contact name?

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Yes, just add the phone number. WhatsApp will load the name from it's server, along with any special characters/emoticons some people put within their names, and the picture.

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My husband and I both have WhatsApp. I was on his contact list, but every time I send a text there's a grey tick mark there. Why is this?

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Either you don't have an internet connection, he doesn't have an internet connection, or he blocked you

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Can I identify a WhatsApp user from their number with a reverse lookup?

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Yes, provided you have the number setup in your contact list. Open Whatsapp, search for your contact and if your contact has Whatsapp installed you will see it regardless whether they have accepted you or not.

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How do I open my WhatsApp?

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Click on apps, then on WhatsApp. You're done! After that, you can text and call your contacts if they also have WhatsApp.

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