How to mark close friends on Zalo

The Zalo chat application, which is popular in Vietnam, allows users to mark close friends just like on Instagram. This feature enables users to manage their contacts more effectively, making it easier to access frequently interacted friends from the contacts list.

Zalo continuously enhances its functionality, competing strongly with other OTT applications like Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram, providing unique features tailored for the Vietnamese user base.

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Understanding the Buddy Feature

Zalo's recent updates have made it crucial for users to leverage features like marking important messages and sending large files up to 1GB. In addition, Zalo allows personalized sharing of status updates and photos with selected friends rather than broadcasting to a wider audience like Facebook.

How to Mark Close Friends on Zalo

Below are two methods to mark your close friends on Zalo:

Method 1: Adding Close Friends from Contacts

  1. Step 1: Open the Zalo chat application. On the main interface, navigate to the Contacts tab. If your app is updated, you will see the Buddies feature at the top right corner.
  2. Step 2: Click on Select you usually contact. From the Mark Buddy interface, you can search by entering a friend's name or by scrolling through the list.
  3. Note: You can select multiple friends simultaneously. Once selected, press the blue arrow button to confirm your selections.
  4. Selected contacts will now appear in the Buddies section of the Contacts tab.

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Method 2: Marking Close Friends in the Chat Window

  1. Step 1: Open a chat with the friend you wish to mark as a close friend.
  2. Step 2: In the chat window, click on the three dots in the top-right corner, then select the star icon to Mark your best friend which will turn yellow.
  3. Once done, return to the Contacts tab to find the newly marked buddy in the Your Buddies section.

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Video Tutorial on Marking Close Friends on Zalo

In conclusion, marking close friends on Zalo not only simplifies the chat experience but also improves your social interactions within the app. We hope this article has been informative and helpful.

(24) Comments

  1. Tina -

    What a useful guide! I wish I'd known about this feature sooner. Thanks for sharing

  2. Vương Ba -

    I totally agree with you! This helps so much, I'm sharing it with all my friends!

  3. Mèo con -

    Thanks for the explanation! I’ve just marked my bestie and it feels great having a little more organization in my contacts

  4. Phúc IT -

    Good article, but I still struggle with navigating the app. Any more tips for a newbie?

  5. Jane -

    Really appreciate the breakdown of instructions! It's simple and clear to follow

  6. Hope -

    Can I mark someone as my 'best friend'? It would be such fun to have that option!

  7. Sammy -

    I was confused about how to mark friends before, but now it’s all clear. Thank you for this help

  8. Victor -

    I didn't know Zalo had this feature! Huge help for keeping my contacts organized

  9. Mike -

    LOL, I just marked my friend as a 'close friend'! He'll probably get a kick out of it when he sees

  10. Linh mèo -

    This feature is so cool! It’s nice to groups contacts. Can’t wait to try it with my circle

  11. Duy Sinh 6789 -

    Anyone knows if you can unmark friends later? Just curious if it’s reversible

  12. Jessica -

    I appreciate how clear the steps are! It's a relief to finally understand how to mark friends properly.

  13. Thùy Linh -

    Can anyone recommend any fun stickers to use with my close friends on Zalo? Would love to spice things up

  14. Anna -

    Just marked my top 5 friends. Can't believe how easy this is! Your article rocks

  15. Emily -

    Great tips on how to mark friends on Zalo! I've been looking for a way to organize my contacts better. Thanks for sharing

  16. Tommy -

    I'm curious, does marking friends affect how they see my profile? Anyone know?

  17. Quang vn -

    These instructions are super helpful! I always have a hard time keeping track of my close friends on Zalo

  18. Ngọc -

    Thanks for this post! I was lost trying to figure this app out before

  19. Kathy -

    After marking my close friends, I realized I had so many contacts! It’s been a relieving experience

  20. Charlie -

    I love Zalo! Marking friends is definitely a game changer for me. Thank you for these tips!

  21. Hương Đà Nẵng -

    I've just marked a few friends using your tips! It's amazing how much easier chatting can be

  22. Trung -

    I love how personalized Zalo can be! Marking friends makes chatting feel more intimate.

  23. Minh -

    I’m so happy I found this post! Organizing friends on Zalo was something I needed for a long time.

  24. Huyền Lizzie -

    Wow, I never knew this feature existed! I'm definitely going to try marking my close friends today.

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