Step 1: Open WhatsApp
The first step is to open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. The WhatsApp icon usually appears either on your home screen or in the app drawer. Tap on the icon to launch the app.
Step 2: Access your Contacts
After opening WhatsApp, you will be directed to the main chat screen. To change a contact’s name, go to the “Contacts” tab located at the bottom of the screen. Tap on it to access your contacts list.
Step 3: Select the Contact
In the contacts list, scroll down or use the search bar to find the contact whose name you want to change. Once you’ve located the contact, tap on it to open the conversation screen.
Step 4: Open Contact Info
Within the conversation screen, locate the contact name at the top of the screen. It is usually displayed above the chat history. Tap on the name to open the contact info page.
Step 5: Edit Contact Name
On the contact info page, you will find various details about the contact, including their name, phone number, profile picture, and more. To change the contact’s name, tap on the “Edit” button next to their name.
Step 6: Enter New Name
After tapping the “Edit” button, a text field will appear. Delete the current name and enter the new name that you want to assign to the contact. Take your time to make sure you enter the correct name.
Step 7: Save the Changes
Once you have entered the new name, tap on the “Save” or “Done” button to save the changes. The contact’s name will now be updated in your WhatsApp contacts list.
Step 8: Verify the Name Change
To verify the name change, go back to your WhatsApp contacts list and locate the contact whose name you just changed. The updated name should now be displayed next to the contact.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed a contact’s name on WhatsApp. Remember, you can repeat these steps for any other contacts whose names you want to modify. WhatsApp allows you to personalize your contacts to suit your preferences and keep your conversations organized.
- Open WhatsApp
- Access your Contacts
- Select the Contact
- Open Contact Info
- Edit Contact Name
- Enter New Name
- Save the Changes
- Verify the Name Change
We hope this guide has helped you in changing contacts’ names on WhatsApp. Enjoy a personalized messaging experience with WhatsApp!