Do you want to find out how to automatically save contacts on WhatsApp? Automatically saving contacts on WhatsApp requires a few steps which have been explained in this article.
WhatsApp is owned by Mark Zuckerberg, the same owner of Facebook, and is operated as a Meta. The app is a medium through which people connect but on a specific condition, which is that you have the mobile number that they used to open a WhatsApp account.
Now, in a situation where a number you didn’t save in your contacts mess you up, you may find it stressful to save their contacts especially if they are numerous. But here’s the good news, there is a method to apply so that contacts will be automatically saved on your device.
However, this article provides you with available procedures on how to automatically save contacts on WhatsApp.
How To Automatically Save Contacts On WhatsApp
There are a few methods that can be used to autosave contacts on your WhatsApp, such methods including Syncing Contacts, Making Use of A Third Party App, etc.
The procedures for the first method entail:
Through Syncing Contacts
1. Open WhatsApp
Go to WhatsApp on your mobile phone, and open WhatsApp.
2. Go To Settings
After opening the WhatsApp App, there a three dots located at the top right, click on the dots and a drop-down menu list will be displayed.
Among the displayed list is “Settings”, now select Settings.
3. Select “Chats”
When you have clicked “Settings”, another list will be displayed containing “Chats”, choose chats from the options provided.
4. Click “Chats Backup”
Scroll down a little and click on “Chats Backup”, it’s among the listed options provided after you must have clicked”Chats”.
5. Enable Automatic Backup and Sync Contacts
After clicking on “Chats Backup”, you will see the “Enable Automatic Backup”, enable it and ensure to turn on the “Sync Contacts” (toggle on).
6. Select Back Up Location
After enabling automatic backup and toggling on sync contacts, choose the location of the backup.
You should choose Google Drive as the backup location if you are using Android and choose iCloud if you are using an iPhone.
7. Save Your Settings
After the whole configuration, you are to confirm the settings by “Saving” them.
Click “save” after you are done with the settings so that all your settings will be confirmed and saved.
After you have successfully saved the settings, any contacts that chat with you will be automatically saved as your contacts.
Conclusion
These procedures are easy and clear to follow, just ensure to carry out the steps regarding the type of mobile phone you are using.
If this method doesn’t work for you, use the third-party method which is to look for applications that can automatically save contacts on WhatsApp for you.
Many available apps on app stores can help you achieve your aim, and ensure you follow the steps and instructions of any app you want to use.
After the configuration, we are certain that your WhatsApp contacts will be automatically saved on your phone.
