Import Contacts on WhatsApp on iPhone or iPad

This article teaches you how to give WhatsApp permission to access the contacts on your iPhone or iPad.

10 Second Summary

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap Contacts.
4. Slide the “WhatsApp” switch to the On position.

Steps

  1. Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings. It’s the gray gear icon typically located on your home screen.
  2. Scroll down and tap Privacy.
  3. Tap Contacts.
  4. Slide the “WhatsApp” switch to the On position. When the switch is green, WhatsApp will import the contacts stored in your device.
    • If the switch is already green, there’s no need to change anything; WhatsApp has already imported your contacts.