Setting up WhatsApp - Apple iOS and Android

Modified on Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 11:57 AM

This article explains how to setup WhatsApp using wither Apple iOS or Android.


Download WhatsApp Messenger for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.  Please note if you are asked for either an Apple or Google ID please contact IT support via email at itsupport@storyhomes.co.uk or on 012298 89 1619.

Download and launch the app - iOS

Open the App Store and in the bottom right of the screen press the search icon.

In the search window type in "whatsapp" and press search.

on the next screen make sure you choose WhatsApp Messenger and press the GET button and wait for the software to download and install then press Open.

Download and launch the app - Android

Open the Play Store, tap the search bar at the top of the screen and type in "whatsapp" and press enter

When the app page opens up tap the install button, wait for the app to download and install, then press the Open button.

Setting up the App

To open the app, tap the WhatsApp icon on your home screen.

At the service agreement screen tap Agree and Continue to accept the terms.

Register 

Select Great Briton from the country drop-down list to add the GB country code, then enter your phone number. Tap Done or Next, then tap Ok to receive your 6-digit registration code via SMS or phone call. To complete registration, enter your 6-digit code. 

From here you should be able to enter your profile details following the prompts on screen.



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