How to Use Whatsapp - Beginner's Guide

Want to learn how to use Whatsapp? In this video, I want to show you how to use Whatsapp and everything the app has to offer.
If you are new to WhatsApp or not sure if you are getting the most out of the app, this is the video for you.
WhatsApp is owned by Facebook along with Instagram. It’s a messaging app similar to text messages on your phone. You can also make calls on the app and send and receive photos and videos.
Here is the video on using Whatsapp for Business:
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You can download Whatsapp from the App Store or Google Play store for Android.
I’m going to use the iPhone version of Whatsapp, but it’s basically the same on Android.
Let’s launch the app and look around. The setup process is really simple to give Whatsapp access to your contacts and allow it to send you notifications. If you don’t have your account yet, just add your phone number. It will ask you to verify your account by sending you a code. Type in your name and add a profile pic here.
Your main menu is at the bottom. You can status, calls, camera, chats, and settings.
Let’s go through the most used options. The most used option is sending messages to someone else.
You can do that under the chat icon. Press the chat icon and press the compose icon on the top right of the page. You can give Whatsapp access to your contact list. Once you do, you’ll see all your contacts that have WhatsApp since WhatsApp uses your phone number. You can search for the person you want to message here or you can click new contact. If you don’t see them, they don’t have Whatsapp yet.
You can also create group chats on this page if you want to message multiple people at once. Let’s start with a message to one person.
Add them or search for them on the list and press their name. On the chat page, you have a lot of options. If you press the plus sign, you can send attachments like photos, videos, and documents, share locations, and share contact. Let’s send a quick picture. Press plus and then photo and video library. Give access and choose an image to send. And press send.
In the middle, you can the chat window. Press in the middle of that and start typing. Once you’re done, press send on the right.
You have the sticker icon in the chat window. You can use this to send stickers and add new stickers.
Next to that, you have a camera icon. That will let you take a picture or video and send it. You can flip the camera here or access your photo library too. For video, just press and hold.
And finally the microphone icon lets you send voice messages. Just hold it down and speak your message and it will automatically send.
On this same chat page, you can make a call to this person or group. You can also video chat. Both options are on top of the page on the right. These are probably the most used options in the app since they let you have phone calls and video calls for free.
You can also delete messages that you sent to a person for yourself or for everyone. Hold down on the sent message to see your options.
Let’s go back to the main page and you can see the camera and call icons here. They work the exact same way as in the chat window.
Then there is the status option. This works the same way as a Facebook status. You can post text posts, photos, or video posts.
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[@jamesm.gilbert3543]

I've had WhatsApp for 6 months now and I used it only once. You made it easy thank you very I picked up on it the first time. Again thank brother

[@josephfbuck]

Everything he's saying about WhatsApp is true I'm just searching for the information for setting up my laptop in sync but please like and share he's doing a good start thank you

[@CharliRay]

This is like you tube nostalgia and the content that was what made you tube so great .liked and subbed

[@albertbeaulne9114]

I recently had to reset my iPhone. I backed up to icloud, reset, then restored from icloud. When opening whatsapp it required I setup again. When I finished I was no longer connected to the groups I was a member in. I have 2 phone numbers and I was wondering if I entered the wrong number. How can I check which number I originally had

[@fredlobo1807]

Nice communication tool.Thanks for the info, updates.

[@redthunder2010]

Thank you but my screen is different from yours I don't have the bottom menu? I'm also trying to sync my phone to the computer and it keeps ask for code and I don't have a code any suggestions. Thanks

[@truthvigilante3170]

I wish there was a way to communicate through whatsapp without the other person having your actual phone number

[@BLKBRDSR71]

This is the only reason I refuse to use it. You have no idea how many people your contact(s) have shared your number.

[@brettbynoeyoutube]

Personhavingyouractualphonenumber

[@OceansBane]

@@BLKBRDSR71 seriously? so other people can take your number and share it? SMDH

[@bradleymiller437]

This is why I don't understand the purpose or advantage of WA.

[@scottjones4066]

How do I cancel this account

[@chelastrayer7433]

Great explanation; thank you for your time in making the video and explaining the features on Whatsapp.

[@davidwilliams4484]

Good information, but you talk too fast. Once you said something like "touch here" and something happened, but with multiple places to touch it was confusing. I replayed it several times but could not determine what you meant. Also, since it was titled "beginner's guide" I expected much more in the beginning much slower for us beginners.

[@zenarobinson3851]

click on the little cog - change speed. (i have to do this a lot! old brain!)

[@funguykel]

Recently signed on but don't recall entering a verification text number. Even though one was sent to me. Was still able to sign on to Whatsapp. I wonder if that will prohibit me from some of the features.

[@jonissz]

Thank you so much, now i can use Whatsapp!!!!

[@mknight6026]

But does it use your real number? Or does it auto generate you a new one to keep yours hidden?

[@NightOwlGames]

real number

[@mjcainong05]

Hi do you have updated video about beginner of what's app? Coz its a bit diff set up as of now.

[@daleanderson1727]

Agreed.

[@jillsparks6407]

I have an older Apple 5 and the video icon does not appear in the right hand corner next to the phone or the + sign. Please advise

[@neilevans8196]

I need to thank you! My wife is in Ethiopia. We met online dating site and we have been talking for over a year. Just yesterday at met some people who live in Ethiopia and I was having difficulty calling and texting them. I did a Google search and your KZbin clip came up. You made it so fast and easy to understand. I want to thank you for posting your KZbin clip.

[@garyc8754]

very helpful and very informative. great presentation.

[@joannemylet9384]

You're very clear but talk too fast for a beginner. Do you have to use your cell phone number?

[@jonlandon1]

slow he video speed down ?

[@zenarobinson3851]

click on the little cog - change speed. (i have to do this a lot! old brain!)

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

This is supposed to be a beginners guide and yet you did not show how to add a new contact. Get it? If somebody is new to WhatsApp then they don't have contacts yet and you're assuming they already have contacts which means they've already sent messages to somebody which means that it's not a beginners guide.

[@SailingSarah]

3:07 new contact.

[@user-vz1hd2vd5j]

Having problems remembering

[@zinkadu]

How can you see that you have a message? On Messenger a number pops up on the app icon, so you can see that you have a message or messages. Is there anything similar on WhatsApp?

[@rorybg3768]

Great video! Very professional, well organized, nice tone, and at a good pace! I just subscribed. I use WhatsApp as a tournament communications tool. I will share this video with my all players. Many of them are US based, older, and technology challenged. This should help relieve some anxiety for many of them. The only thing missing which would make it perfect for my users is how to connect the WhatsApp Web/Desktop so they can use it on their computer. 99% of my usage is on my computer and it is fantastic. Please consider adding this to your next Beginners Guide or creating a seperate video that includes this feature. Thank you and kudos to you!

[@eleanorotake5291]

Thank you. Good Information but a bit fast for me. Nice if pause are included rather than backing up continuously. My screen looks a little different from yours and it was just updated today.

[@zenarobinson3851]

click on the little cog - change speed. (i have to do this a lot! old brain!)

[@eugenecaudill6424]

Thinks

[@eugenecaudill6424]

@@zenarobinson3851Tap on a clip to paste it in the text box.

[@Carol-fe3ej]

Glad to have your assistance. Thank you

[@alicemartin7261]

can you do one on signal ? whatsapp shares your battery level, signal strength, app version, browser information, mobile network, connection information (including phone number, mobile operator or ISP), language and time zone, IP address, device operations information, and identifiers with facebook

[@Howfinity]

Yea I just posted it on my other channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4KtanpmeM19npo

[@alicemartin7261]

@@Howfinity thanks I've been a WhatsApp user for 11 years but I don't trust Facebook And the fact that Facebook managed to hide the antitrust case and now this? 🤣😂

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Who that is scary. It shares all of that? 😨

[@bubbalow7bennyberry90]

What if you just met someone and they suggest that you both communicate through WhatsApp. But you don’t want them to have access to your original phone number. If you save them in your contacts will they have access to your original phone number?

[@letsthinkitover1]

Wow I did not add contacts to the app .

[@PoundsAndPictures]

If you've just met someone, and you want to communicate with them through WhatsApp without giving them access to your original phone number, You can create a separate WhatsApp account using a different phone number, such as a secondary SIM card or a virtual phone number from a service provider.

[@philipjanek3864]

Same as messenger it looks like! It's necessary for Mexico 👌

[@karmahitsbtw4032]

I have a question, so if you have someone added on WhatsApp but they don't add your number back and there privacy settings is set to only contacts can see profile pic and status, does that mean you won't be able to see it, does the person have to add you as a contact first before you can see there status, Cause I had a friend, I could see the persons profile pic And status but now I can't see either even the persons "about me". Did the person delete me number ?

[@InventionSchool]

If author was my teacher, I'd drop the class. Some folks are effective natural teachers who understand how people learn. Some aren't...

[@Howfinity]

ouch!

[@Howfinity]

I'll go ahead and frame this comment for motivation to get better

[@InventionSchool]

@@Howfinity Nobody will be insulted in you shared your learning as if you were speaking with clarity to five year olds. Assume very little about your audience's prior understanding. AND, remember that the video portraying the user interface is only a couple of inches high and wide on many people's devices so a small icon will be presented as little more than a large dot on the screen so if its not clearly identified through some other means, you've completely lost us with no chance of catch up. Oh yes, slooooooow down as users may be interacting with their devices as you race through what you already understand and know.

[@GurgaGeorgiTaylor]

Howfinity I think your very good....keep up the good info workshop...🤓

[@cws1113]

So is this an app to replace phone service? Or is it just another chat server for individuals who want privacy like snapchat? I'm confused what this is specifically used for ..

[@davidneal5275]

Help me sign up on what,app

[@techboomer4418]

Unfortunately my I pad has a UBC connection while my I phone has USB so do buy a new cable with USB for I phone at one end and USC at the other. Does such a cable exist?😊🥂

[@user-rq1gp4pg7z]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@reddwarf3046]

Can you do a video like this for the latest version of the iPhone Podcasts app? Like how to save, how to delete played episodes without deleting saved ones, etc.

[@texashookdude9920]

easy to follow directions for new beginners to WhatsApp - thanks Saj for helpful video !!

[@marycombes3088]

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[@Denise-vk6fx]

It looks so easy to install, but when I tried to install it on my Samsung, it took me through some weird setup questions and security. In the end, I stopped entering details and was quite worried about it. And yes, I did install the correct App 😊

[@RealSurfhempster]

Thank you. That was helpful.

[@EligioRuizcantinflas43]

I did not see how to make an international call using this app. Can anyone elaborate/explain, please?

[@wb4245]

Great Video! I have two (likely stupid questions) 1) Can a message recipient view my contacts 2) Can a recipient view my phone number?

[@yolandamatas4931]

I dont know

[@jjay6432]

Can you download on Nexus? Non phone or Android?

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Thanks for sharing ♐️👍

[@jamesmills109]

The problem I am having is someone will give me their whatsapp number and the only option I have is to send them an invite link, but they are telling me that they already have whatsapp. When I save them as a contact it just saves them to my phone contacts. I have no option to text or call them through whatsapp.

[@shaunjackson6952]

That's the same thing I'm going through RIGHT NOW!!!

[@zhyrillepulmano8929]

@@marietuitavuki samee :((

[@shunsuieso8923]

Same

[@O-Lley]

I figured out how to do it so what you to do is when you try to a new person to your contacts with their number where is say phone and what region like United States change it to their region and the number will come up with the contacts picture

[@jaleelyusop5642]

Same

[@patriciamak9073]

So if I'm chattering with someone and I don't want anyone to know... Do I go to "Privacy"??🤔 And then where???

[@tutorialandroid1]

thank you this channel gives me motivation

[@dynamickhaoss1631]

How do you add people on what's app or is it just from your phone contacts ?

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Great explanation. Thank you so much

[@kennethtrotter6869]

If you have had WHATSAPP for several years, thus the old version, how can you upgrade to new version? Will you lose all of the info from old app?

[@Howfinity]

No you won’t lose info. Just search for it in App Store and click update.

[@yasa5311]

Thanks a lot for the instructions!

[@koolpapabell1]

Very Informative just what I needed to know Thank you for taking the time to post this.

[@johnianrutherfurd99]

Thanks Very Helpful : )

[@serahabiona5527]

Thank you for this detailed video. It was very helpful and informative.

[@murrygates1]

How can i recover my messages on whatsapp. It backs up to google but it has been impossible for me to get the messages that has been backedup. Can you made a video on this please.

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[@harrybaird7311]

I have a dual sim card phone which I need because I live in two countries. I found that none of my contacts were answering my text sent by Whatsapp. What I discovered was that my text were being sent from my secondary phone number which was not being recognized by my contacts. To avoid this do I have to reinstall whatsapp when I want to make each sim card the primary or is there an easier way ?

[@stevedavis3527]

Just found WhatsApp. Is there a feature that allows you to be notified when someone has sent you a message. On my Iphone I get a ding when I have a text. Looking to do this with WhatsApp as well. If this has been covered I apoligize.

[@dexterdenoon6112]

Say Saj, what version of Whatsapp is this that you are illustrating? I don't have the icons on the bottom as you are showing, i.e., Status, Calls, Camera, Chats & Setting. I have a Samsung s8+

[@craign.1751]

He was using iOS , not Android.

[@kayengajudith3046]

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[@marhanhaque5720]

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[@ego882]

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[@nickhickson8738]

Can someone please confirm whether mobile data (cellular data) has to be ON to use this App? My cousin swears that you don't use mobile data whilst I think differently.

[@jacksonmitchell2635]

Wait so will my actuall iPhone number pop up on what's app when I text someone on there and is it blue for them or green

[@-stella9103]

Hey Howfinity! Great tutorial and helpful tips! I have a question regarding whatsapp group function. If I created a group on whatsapp and invited some random contacts into this group, can group members see each others' contact and phone number or even add each other?

[@vaibhavsingh9990]

Yes

[@altonmcdonald8023]

Hey

[@ulettvideo326]

Nice video

[@tamdsms]

I'm not very tech savvy. Today I got 2 messages on "KZbin" encouraging me to reply, but I don't have an account & I don't know how to reply. In your explanation, you spoke faster than I can listen. Do I call the # on my smartphone? Text the # on my smartphone? Your "beginner" audience is obviously way more sophisticated than me. Sorry, but this video was just an incomprehensible blur.

[@mannuelsavge]

Please for the past weeks I can't post any videos on my status or send a video to any one but I can post and send a pic any help

[@grahamkane2993]

Thank you. Well done. G.

[@roselevin3063]

I how

[@FirstLast-yw2wu]

I have Android and found nothing easy about this video. I don't have the patience for this bs

[@grahamkane2993]

Use a real computer, when making vids. A phone doesn't access all of the buttoms. Keep trying. Practice makes perfect.

[@zea7775]

Does it give you a different phone number to text with?

[@gw877]

Is this strictly for IPHONE? And does it only use your data or you use with WiFi on the Internet? Thank you.

[@609STAACKS]

You don't listen well do u

[@jackiebailey435]

Can you tell me which app you used cuz I can't see it on your video

[@beatricefrask5230]

Thank you for this Video! Very clear and user-friendly. Is it possible to screen share and watch a video simultaneously Remote friend?

[@dinakuswardini5859]

Zzz,

[@sandres9098]

Me that uses WhatsApp since 2014 and learned all of this with time😀

[@mercedesforonda3754]

Yes i had been using whats app long time ago. Thank you whats app you are very active and reliable

[@mercedesforonda3754]

Whats app is very active responsive and reliable keepable and able. With excellent performance i love whats app

[@Saborami65]

Hi. Great video - but when someone calls me on what’s app - and I don’t answer they don’t get a message to leave a message. Can you receive messages via what’s app. Thanks

[@CreativeThinking52]

Very informative video. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day. 👍

[@KHLearning]

Thanks for sharing video , How to Use Whatsapp - 2020 Beginner's Guide

[@gonzalobermejojimenez2271]

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[@biancafelton6087]

I have a question, will the other person knowni sent a prerecorded video?

[@thebellbearinghunter]

I don't think they will no. You can send to me and I'll let ya no if it says prerecorded or not

[@KCII18]

Is it normal to start a message/send a message in whatsapp, then look and it texted it through your mobile texting app?

[@vaughanmachado7261]

I downloaded up to where it states Restore from iCloud. it states Restore will take some time, but its been over an hour. There is an option for Skip Restore but I don't think that is want i want. Should I skip Restore?

[@jerrypolete5258]

Skip restore that’s what I did.

[@PurpleSwan]

Very good insrructions. Easy to understand. Thank you.

[@user-ls4cz4ru6g]

How do I do these

[@PeemTsheejDuaNtais98]

Can you use what’s app even if you don’t have a phone number and you only use it on the iPad?

[@bfthompson416]

I was told there is not a What's App for use on the IPad. Not sure if that's correct.

[@6dtcallen1]

Can you use it to call a number that’s NOT in your contacts, like a company for example?

[@CamcorderSteve]

Well, if that was the 'Beginner's Guide', then what is the advanced guide like? I lost concentration very quickly I'm afraid, just sounded like a lot of gobbledygook to me. Maybe that's because I don't have a smartphone as I have never had the occasion to use one.

[@X_Studios]

So it works just like your phone does ?? Sounds like more a Data Miner for Facebook

[@NightOwlGames]

free calls and video calls on wifi you dont even need credit on the phone could be months since you topped up it doesnt matter as long as the wifi still works you can make a call thats the only real benefit to whatsapp.

[@coupangkok]

That’s how exactly feel. Thought this is app that you use without using your real phone number.

[@Pissarrio]

Does a person you need to call has to be in your contact list? and how do you search for a phone number/person that is not in your contact list who also has whatsapp but is not in your contact list to make a call or send a text?

[@Ash-or4ev]

Yeah I have a foreign friend and she sent me her number over a letter, she wanted to be friends with me and chat with me on Whatsapp, I just downloaded it because of that but I dunno how to use it nor figure out how to add her..

[@tarekabulleef8304]

Can i make from whats app a phone call fail a number or international call. If so is it free

[@amywalker7515]

What if al you want to do is call someone? Do they have to have What'sApp too and be online to receive the call? That sticker and GIF stuff is juvenile. What if I don't want to be affiliated with FB? Do they record everything you do on it, just like they do with FB?

[@NightOwlGames]

yeah your buddy needs to be online to see messages, your messages will be sent but your buddy needs to go online to get notified that you contacted them.

[@cwbutler47591]

That's what I figured Apps like that come dime a dozen

[@melissav6391]

Why is it that i don’t have under recent updates the WhatsApp like urs with that check mark? Help me pls I can’t see any of my contacts status

[@taijazahir1584]

I’m not getting the SMS messages what do I do?

[@spandon]

I don't have an option to start a new message to a mobile number that isn't in my contacts but is advertised as a WhatsApp contact number for a company... I can only try and start a new group but then it will not allow any new number to be added?

[@ItsTifahTifah]

Did I miss the part on how u add ppls WhatsApp numbers ? Kuz I have existing WhatsApp numbers and I don’t even know how to put them in my WhatsApp to begin with when I press compose it takes my too my contacts the WhatsApp numbers aren’t in my contacts I see no option to actually store them so I save the whats app number in my contacts then it offers me to send an invite to a WhatsApp number 🥴

[@keonbogan1968]

Same issue for me

[@ROSEKHINCHANNEL]

Subscribed here sir. Thanks for tutorial 👍❤️

[@salmaali4718]

Thanks that help a lot 😅

[@geepee4804]

So can I WhatsApp with someone in Aruba and vice versa and not be charged?

[@mkarias11]

I am confused as to whether international calls are free. I am in the US so if I want to call another country, is the call free? I read conflicting info. Some say only if on WiFi. Others say the receiving person has to have WhatsApp while others say you can call any phone. I can't seem to get correct info. Anyone?

[@Howfinity]

I’ve never paid for a call on it. As far as I understand, if you don’t use wifi, data charges apply since you are using data and wifi calls are free, since you are using voice IP tech and not cell service. faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/28000016/?category=5245237

[@Howfinity]

I’ve only called people with WhatsApp installed. If they didn’t have it, I messaged them and told them to download it before calling and then called them on WhatsApp

[@incorectulpolitic]

@@Howfinity can whatsapp be used on laptop?

[@kathrynbenham2670]

How do you start a group. For example. I want to begin a group for teaching a small class.

[@sloopycat1954]

Hi everyone can I use what's app in the United Kingdom without having data on my phone. And can I use what's app with internet.

[@Tayajoh]

Super easy step by step explanation, thank you my friend!

[@josefserf1926]

WhatsApp has huge battery and privacy issues. Is there a better alternative?

[@malikabdullah8249]

What's the difference between whatsapp and messenger?

[@Electrostatic_Fusion]

1. It shows when someone is typing 2. You can see if the person looked at your messages 3. It's just better

[@El_Gatito_ne]

Whatsapp is better

[@bennygreene1421]

When is WhatsApp not secure? At a Hardee's, McDonald's, from your van? Is one of these a better option?

[@MeldyWinter-re6pq]

Thanks for the information

[@Lavendur1]

Hi using WhatsApp, is it the option to give someone your WhatsApp info without giving them your actual cell number?

[@Peaches_Babyy]

that’s what i’m wondering

[@thebellbearinghunter]

Saddly I don't think so

[@TheLaSirenaVarada]

No, there is not...

[@5oranger]

Thank you!

[@lukaiya1999]

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[@lukaiya1999]

Hello

[@deanpeyton9735]

Can I set up a custom contact list in whatsapp or do I have to download all my contacts?

[@neilspiring1498]

Hello ..can I use this app to video chat with friends in USA and is it free like in Canada

[@gurjassing_145]

yes

[@ithertzwhenip3656]

it's free everywhere

[@anitabrosius-scott69]

I listened to this for a review but particularly to clarify specifically what each of the check marks indicate at bottom right of a chat entry. I was surprised that you did not address them!

[@FPFree]

The check indicates the status of your text. One grey check = message has been sent from your device. Two grey checks = your message has also been successfully received on the other end (digitally landed). The two grey checks turn blue = your message has been opened/(presumably) read by the recipient.

[@anncazares111]

@@FPFreethank you!

[@dr_aabmdphd7543]

It would be nice if you can translate to others at SAUDIA Arabia . It would be nice boost your images !😍