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How to Add New Contacts via WhatsApp Web

Quick Tips
  • WhatsApp Web has not built-in option to add a contact.
  • You can download the InTouch Extension for Chrome to save new contacts via WhatsApp Web.

Use InTouch App to Add New Contacts Using WhatsApp Web 

InTouchApp is a contacts manager app that lets you add contacts directly via WhatsApp Web. You don’t have to refer to your phone every time to add a contact and then sync it with WhatsApp Web.

Step 1: Install the InTouch App on your iPhone or Android phone and on your desktop as a Chrome extension.

Step 2: Once installed, open the app on your phone and then allow access to your contacts.

Step 3: Tap the Plus icon > Scan QR Code.

Step 4: On your desktop, click the InTouch Chrome extension to show the QR code.

intouch app extension chrome

Step 5: Scan the QR code shown on your desktop using the app.

Step 6: Open WhatsApp Web in a new tab or refresh the existing tab.

You will now see a couple of new options in the WhatsApp Web window.

Step 7: Click the Plus icon at the top-left corner and then click on Add new contact.

add new contact using whatsapp web

Enter the contact details and then it will be visible directly on WhatsApp Web.

You can also choose to secure your WhatsApp Web with a password to avoid unwanted access.

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Last updated on 12 August, 2024

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