How to Share a Contact on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most commonly used messaging applications with over 2 billion monthly active users around the world. Besides sending and receiving texts, photos and videos, WhatsApp also allows users to share contacts with their contacts. This feature can be useful when you want to share the contact information of a friend or a colleague with someone else.
Here are the steps to share a contact on WhatsApp:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your device
Step 2: Tap on the Chat icon (the speech bubble icon located at the bottom right corner) to open the conversation window.
Step 3: Select the contact that you want to share.
Step 4: Open the contact’s profile by tapping on their name at the top of the screen.
Step 5: Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select ‘Share Contact’
Step 6: A list of apps will appear, select WhatsApp.
Step 7: Choose the contact or group that you want to share the contact with.
Step 8: Tap on the send icon (the arrow icon at the bottom right corner) to send the shared contact.
Alternatively, you can also share a contact directly from your phone’s contact list. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open your phone’s contact list.
Step 2: Select the contact that you want to share.
Step 3: Tap on the share icon (usually depicted with an upward arrow).
Step 4: You will be presented with a list of sharing options. Select WhatsApp.
Step 5: Choose the contact or group that you want to share the contact with.
Step 6: Tap on the send icon to share the contact.
In both methods, the shared contact will appear as a vCard file or .vcf attachment, which can be viewed and saved by the recipient. The contact details will include the person’s name, phone number, email address and any other details saved in their contact profile.
In conclusion, sharing a contact on WhatsApp is simple and fast. Whether you want to share the contact of a business associate or a close friend, using WhatsApp is a great way to quickly and easily share their contact details. This makes it easy for people to get in touch with one another without having to manually exchange phone numbers or email addresses.