Opening a Viber Account
Step by step guide
STEP 1 - Agree to Terms and Conditions: Upon opening the app, you'll be presented with Viber's terms and conditions. Take a moment to read through them, then agree to proceed.
STEP 2 - Enter Your Phone Number: To create your Viber account, you'll need to enter your phone number. Viber uses your phone number as your unique identifier on the platform. Enter your phone number and tap "Continue."
STEP 3 - Verification Code: After entering your phone number, Viber will send a verification code to the phone number you provided via SMS. Enter the verification code into the app to verify your phone number.
STEP 4 - Create Your Profile: Once your phone number is verified, you'll be prompted to create your Viber profile. This includes adding your name and profile picture. Your profile picture should be clear and recognizable, such as a headshot. You can also choose to skip this step and add your profile details later.
STEP 5 - Sync Contacts: Viber will ask for permission to access your contacts. Granting this permission allows Viber to find and connect you with contacts who are already on Viber. You can choose to sync all contacts or select specific ones.
STEP 6 - Explore Features: Now that your account is set up, take some time to explore the features of Viber. You can start a new chat, make a voice or video call, send stickers and GIFs, share photos and videos, and more.
1. Adding Contacts and Creating Groups:
• Importing contacts from your phonebook.
• Creating group chats for multiple friends or family members.
• Naming and customizing group chats for easy identification.
2. Messaging Features:
• Sending text messages: Learn how to send simple text messages to individuals or groups.
• Using emojis, stickers, and GIFs to add personality to your messages.
• Sending voice messages for quick and convenient communication.
3. Making Voice and Video Calls:
• Initiating voice calls: Make high-quality voice calls to your contacts with just a tap.
• Video calling: Experience face-to-face conversations with friends and family using Viber's video call feature.
• Group calls: Learn how to start group voice or video calls with multiple participants.
4. Sharing Media and Files:
• Sending photos and videos: Share special moments with your loved ones by sending photos and videos directly through Viber.
• Sharing documents and files: Exchange files such as PDFs, Word documents, and spreadsheets effortlessly.
5. Location Sharing:
• Sharing your location: Use Viber's location sharing feature to let your contacts know where you are.
• Meeting up: Plan meetups with friends and family by sharing your current location or a specific destination.
6. Secret Chats and End-to-End Encryption:
• Exploring secret chats: Discover Viber's end-to-end encrypted secret chats for enhanced privacy.
• Ensuring security: Understand how Viber keeps your conversations secure with encryption technology.
7. Customization and Personalization:
• Adjusting notification settings: Customize notifications to suit your preferences.
• Changing chat backgrounds: Personalize your chats by changing the background theme.
8. Backup and Restore:
• Backing up your conversations: Learn how to back up your chat history to ensure you never lose important messages.
• Restoring conversations: Restore your chat history when switching to a new device or reinstalling the app.
9. Exploring Additional Features:
• Viber Communities: Join public communities based on your interests to connect with like-minded individuals.
• Viber Out: Make international calls to non-Viber users at affordable rates.
By mastering these features, you'll be able to communicate effectively and stay connected with your friends and family on Viber. Whether you're sending a quick text message or having a video call halfway around the world, Viber has everything you need to keep in touch with the people who matter most.
STEP 7 - Adjust Settings: Finally, take a moment to review and adjust your Viber settings according to your preferences. You can customize notification settings, privacy settings, and more to suit your needs.
By following these steps, you'll have your Viber account set up and ready to use.
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