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Skipping this step, you’ll be asked to consent to things like “Receive Notifications.”

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 5:52 am
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When the code’s been accepted, you’ll be forwarded to the “Find Friends” screen.

(We’ll get on to adding contacts in a moment.)

rofile Setup
Once you’re in, you’ll need to complete your user profile.

WeChat profile page

You might want to change your default WeChat ID, which is a long string of digits and letters beginning with “wxid.”

Click on WeChat ID, select “Change WeChat ID” at the whatsapp japan number bottom of the screen, and then enter your password on the next screen.

Enter new WeChat ID screen

It’s worth mentioning that you can only change your WeChat ID once a year, so make sure it’s something you’re happy with, and it’s all spelled correctly.

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The app will remind you of this before you commit.

Reminder about only being changed

If it’s all gone to plan, you should be able to see your new WeChat ID back on the profile screen.

Profile page with changed ID

Add Contacts
If people in China want to exchange contact details with you, they will ask you to share QR codes.

Add contacts option visible

To do this, click the “+” symbol at the top right of the screen and then select “Add Contacts.”

This will bring up a list of options for adding new contacts.