# How to Check if a Phone Number is on WhatsApp

You can check if a phone number is registered on WhatsApp using either the WhatsApp app or a web browser. Follow the steps below to verify:

## Using the WhatsApp App

1. Open the **WhatsApp App** and go to the **Chats** screen.
2. Tap the **"+"** button and select **"New Contact."**
3. Enter the phone number you want to check.

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* If the number is registered on WhatsApp, you’ll see a green checkmark with the message: **"This phone number is on WhatsApp."**

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* If the number is not registered, you’ll see: **"This phone number is not on WhatsApp.&#x20;***<mark style="color:green;">**Invite to WhatsApp**</mark>***."**

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* If the number is already saved in your contacts, you’ll see a green checkmark with the message: **"This phone number is already in your contacts.&#x20;***<mark style="color:green;">**View contact**</mark>***."**

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## Using a Web Browser (Chrome/Safari)

1. Open your browser and type [**https://wa.me/**](https://wa.me/) followed by the country code and phone number you want to check. \
   For example, if you're checking the number **12345678**, type: **<https://wa.me/85212345678>** (where **852** is the country code for Hong Kong).
2. Press **Enter**. A prompt will appear saying: **"Open this page in WhatsApp?"** Tap **Open**.

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* If the phone number is not registered on WhatsApp, you’ll see the message: **"The phone number isn’t on WhatsApp."**

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* If the number is registered, the WhatsApp chat screen will open. You can start a chat with the person (without saving the number) or simply exit the screen.

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Hope this article helps you!


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