how to allow whatsapp to access contacts android

To allow WhatsApp to access your contacts on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open your phone's Settings app.

2. Scroll down and tap on "Apps & notifications".

3. Tap on "WhatsApp".

4. Tap on "Permissions".

5. Toggle on the switch for "Contacts" to allow WhatsApp to access your contacts.

Alternatively, you can also grant WhatsApp permission to access your contacts when you first install and open the app. If you didn't do this, you can follow the steps above to grant the necessary permissions to WhatsApp.