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How do you add personal friends in Whatsapp?

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Add your friend's Whatsapp number to your Contacts. When you next open Whatsapp, just go to Contacts and you'll be able to contact your friend.

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Can I add a contact if I only have the person's name?

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No, you would also need the person's phone number, since it is linked to his or her WhatsApp account. When you put their number in your list, they will automatically appear among your WhatsApp contacts.

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How do I add the number of a person in a group without adding them in my contacts?

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You can't, you have to add them to your contacts first.

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How do I delete a contact in WhatsApp?

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Press down on the contact and an option to delete should appear.

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Can I look up someone who isn't in my contacts and connect to them on WhatsApp?

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No, you need to add the person first to your contacts before connecting with them on WhatsApp.

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