How can I forward messages while using WhatsApp on a different device?

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How can I forward messages while using WhatsApp on a different device?

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Forwarding messages while using WhatsApp on a different device involves accessing your WhatsApp account from that device and following these steps:

1. **Install WhatsApp**: If WhatsApp is not already installed on the different device, download and install it from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iOS).

2. **Log In**: Open WhatsApp on the different device. You will need to log in with the same phone number that is associated with your WhatsApp account.

3. **Verify**: WhatsApp will send a verification code to the phone number you provided. Enter this verification code to log in and access your WhatsApp account.

4. **Navigate to the Message**: Once logged in, navigate to the chat where the message you want to forward is located.

5. **Select and Forward**: Tap and hold on the message you want to forward. This will select the message and bring up options at the top of the screen.

6. **Tap Forward Icon**: Look for the forward icon (usually an arrow pointing right), typically located at the top right corner of the screen.

7. **Choose Recipient**: After tapping the forward icon, WhatsApp will display your list of contacts and groups. Scroll through the list and select the contact or group chat to whom you want to forward the message.

8. **Send**: Tap the send button (usually a green arrow) to forward the message to the selected recipient.

### Considerations:

- **Synced Messages**: If you are switching devices and have your chat history backed up to the cloud (Google Drive for Android or iCloud for iOS), you should be able to access your previous messages on the new device.

- **Consistent Phone Number**: WhatsApp messages are tied to your phone number, so ensure you use the same phone number to log in on the different device to access your account and message history.

By following these steps, you can forward messages while using WhatsApp on a different device, allowing you to maintain communication and share information across devices seamlessly.

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