How to Set Up WhatsApp

Send free messages and make calls over Wi-Fi.

In this guide (4 steps):

~15s

Get WhatsApp from app store. It's free.

~15s

Enter your phone number. Enter the code sent via text.

~15s

Tap new message icon > select contact > type and send.

~15s

Open a chat > tap phone or video icon. Uses Wi-Fi, so it's free.

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