How to Invite Friends to WeChat

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This wikiHow teaches you how to invite contacts from other apps to join WeChat.

Quick Guide: How to Send WeChat Invites to Friends

  1. Tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner of the WeChat screen.
  2. Select the Add Contacts button.
  3. Tap Invite friends to WeChat .
  4. Select the app you want to invite friends from (such as WhatsApp or Facebook).
  5. Pick a friend's contact info from the selected app.
  6. Send the auto-generated WeChat invitation link.

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    It’s the green icon with two white speech bubbles. You’ll usually find it on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
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    It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    Tapping an app’s name creates a new message or post with a link to the WeChat download page.
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    If you selected your email or messaging app, tap the contact you want to invite. You can also customize the message to give it a personal touch.
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    When someone follows the link in the message or post, they’ll be able to sign up for WeChat and add you as a friend.
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      1. Open WeChat .
      2. Tap + .
      3. Tap Add Contacts .
      4. Tap Invite Friends .
      5. Select an app.
      6. Select a recipient.
      7. Send or post the invitation.

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