How to pin a message/chat on WhatsApp for quick access: Easy guide

In the fast-paced world of messaging, where conversations flow like a digital river, finding that crucial message can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps, comes to the rescue with a handy feature.

Imagine having a digital bulletin board where you can stick your most important messages right at the top, ensuring that they are always within easy reach. Well, that’s precisely what pinning a message/chat on WhatsApp allows you to do.

In this article, we’ll tell you how you can easily pin a message or chat on WhatsApp.

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How to pin a message on WhatsApp

A pinned message is displayed as a banner at the top of the chat until it is unpinned.

How to pin a message on WhatsApp (Android)

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap and hold the message that you want to pin.

Step 3:  Tap the three vertical dots present at the top right corner.

Step 4: Select the Pin option.

Step 5: Choose the pin duration: 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days)

Step 6: Tap Pin.

How to pin a message on WhatsApp (iOS)

Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

Step 2: Tap and hold the message that you want to pin.

Step 3: Tap More options.

Step 4: Select the Pin option.

Step 5: Now, select the pin duration: 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days.

How to pin a message on WhatsApp (Web and Desktop)

Step 1: Navigate to the message that you want to pin and place your cursor on it.

Step 2: Click the down-facing arrow present at the top right corner of the message.

Step 3: Click Pin message.

Step 4: Now, select the pin duration (24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days).

Step 5: Click on the Pin option.

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How to pin a chat on WhatsApp

WhatsApp allows you to pin three chats to the top of your chats list.

How to pin a chat on WhatsApp (Android)

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap and hold the chat that you want to pin.

Step 3: Now, tap the pin icon.

How to pin a chat on WhatsApp (iOS)

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Swipe right on the chat that you want to pin.

Step 3: Tap the Pin option.