How to Add a Name in WhatsApp

Many of us have been in that awkward situation where you text somebody and you get a strange reply. It turns out the person you’re texting didn’t save your number and didn’t know who was trying to contact them. Well, you can avoid such situations if you use WhatsApp. This app lets you put your name next to your number, so even someone who hasn’t saved your number will see it and know who has contacted them.

Read on to learn how to add your name on WhatsApp.

How to Add Your Name on WhatsApp Using Your Android Device

It’s normal to want people to know who you are, even if they haven’t saved your number. That’s not a problem for WhatsApp users because you can add your name to your number automatically.

This is how you can add your name on WhatsApp:

1. Go to “More Options.”
   
2. Choose “Settings.”
   
3. Tap your profile picture.
   
4. Next to “Name,” click on the pen icon.
   
5. Enter your name.
   
6. Click “Save.”
   

Your name will now appear next to your number in WhatsApp. The recipient can still save your number using a name of their choosing.

How to Add Your Name on WhatsApp Using Your iOS Device

Adding your name on WhatsApp will let people know who you are, even if they don’t have you saved. This is incredibly convenient in group chats.

Follow these steps to add your name to WhatsApp:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Go to “Settings.”
   
3. Tap your profile picture and then your name.
   
4. Enter your name.
   
5. Click “Done.”
   

Now everyone will know who they’re talking to, even if they only previously just had your number.

How to Add a Profile Picture on WhatsApp

Another big part of cyber presence is our profile pictures. WhatsApp allows you to have a profile picture as well as display your name.

This is how you add a profile picture to your WhatsApp account, regardless of the operating system your phone uses:

1. Go to “Settings” in WhatsApp.
   
2. Tap your profile picture.
   
3. If you don’t have a profile picture yet, it will say, “Add photo.”
   
4. If you already have a profile picture, choose “Edit.”

You can add a picture from your gallery or take a real-time one. If you wish to remove a photo, after “Edit” appears, you will be provided with such an option.

How to Edit Your About Information on WhatsApp Using Your Android Device

Apart from your name, you may wish to share a short description or your favorite quote.

Follow these steps to add information about you on WhatsApp:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Go to “More Options.”
   
3. Go to “Settings.”
   
4. Tap your profile picture.
   
5. Go to “About” and tap the pen icon next to it.
   

You’ll have 139-character space to tell people something you want them to know about you.

How to Edit Your About Information on WhatsApp Using Your iOS Device

Letting people know who you are can be helpful if you’re developing a following on WhatsApp.

This is how you can update your information section on WhatsApp:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Go to “Settings.”
   
3. Tap your profile picture.
   
4. Insert your information.
   

Now everyone can see your favorite quote or whatever you wish to tell them before contacting you.

How to Add a Name to a WhatsApp Group

You just got the opportunity to organize an event or get together. It can be a bachelorette, a school project, or anything similar. What better way to coordinate all the participants than by making a WhatsApp group?

Before adding the members to your group, you’ll have to come up with a name for that group. Follow these steps to create a group and give it a name:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. In the top right corner, choose “New Group.” (You can also press the “new message” button in the top right corner and select “New Group.”)
   
3. You will have to add members and type in a name.

Now you can quickly find a specific group in WhatsApp at a glance.

How to Add a Profile Picture to a WhatsApp Group

If you have a lot of groups on WhatsApp, it’s easy to get them mixed up. You can’t seem to remember what each group does. However, adding a profile picture to a group will make it easier for you. This can be done when creating a group, but if you didn’t, don’t worry. You can do it later on.

Follow these steps to add a profile picture to an existing group on WhatsApp:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Scroll through your chat to find the group you’re seeking.
   
3. Open that group’s chat.
   
4. Tap the Group Profile Picture.
   
5. In the bottom part, choose where you will get your picture.
   
6. Select the photo of your choice, and tap “Done.”
   

Now it’ll be easy to quickly spot the group you were looking for.

FAQs

Are there limitations in setting up my name on WhatsApp?

When setting up your name on WhatsApp, you can use up to 25 characters. You can use emojis as well. It doesn’t even have to be your real name if you so choose.

Will my name on WhatsApp still show if someone has my number saved?

The name you choose for yourself will only appear if that person doesn’t have you in their contact list. Otherwise, they will see you listed under the name they chose for you while adding your number to their contact list.

Who can see my profile picture and information about me on WhatsApp?

This will depend on the privacy settings you’ve chosen. You can make it visible to anyone or just your contacts.

Can someone I blocked see my profile picture or about me section?

Someone you blocked will not be able to see any of these two categories. You can also choose who you wish to see these. Even if you haven’t blocked someone, you don’t have to share this information with them unless you want to.

Who can add me to a group on WhatsApp?

You can receive an invitation link from anyone who has your number. If you’re the one who created a group, be cautious of with whom you share the invitation link. You don’t want anyone to enter your group who you didn’t plan on inviting.

Get People to Know Who You Are

Everybody wants to leave a mark and be memorable. The first step to doing so is letting people know who you are.

WhatsApp lets you add a name that will be associated with your number. This way, anyone who receives a message from you and doesn’t have you in their contact list will be able to see your name. Adding a name will spare you unpleasant situations where people have no idea who they’re talking to and are hesitant to respond. To complete your profile, you can add a profile picture and some short information about yourself. In addition, by altering your privacy settings, you can decide if everyone will be able to see your photo and description or if you wish for it to only be your contacts.

Did you already set up your name on WhatsApp? Tell us in the comments section below.