Via WhatsApp you can start group conversations with up to 1024 members. In each group there are administrators who can invite new members. Recently, all members can add new members, but as an administrator you can disable this option.
Group administrators are now the only ones who can add new members. This can be done by sending an invitation via a telephone number, but nowadays it is also possible to invite members via a special link or QR code.
Change WhatsApp group permissions
By default, when creating a new group, the group settings are the same for all members. This means that all members can add new members and send messages. Don’t you want this? As a group manager, you can also adjust this afterwards.
- Open the group conversation in WhatsApp
- Tap the name of the group
- Select ‘Group permissions‘
- Disable the desired options
For example, do you want only group administrators to be able to add new members? Then set the option ‘Add other members‘ out. Do you want only administrators to be able to send messages? Then set the option ‘Send new messages‘ out. This also applies to ‘Edit group settings‘; Disable this option if you want only group admins to be able to change the name, image, description, disappearing chat messages, and more for the group.
Add members to an existing group
- Open the group conversation in WhatsApp
- Tap the group name at the top
- Scroll down and choose ‘Add members‘
- Check the people you want to add or search for people
- Tap ‘Add’
Add members via special link or QR code
If the person you want to add is not in your contact list, you can search for or invite him, her or them using a special link or QR code. To do this, go to it group conversationtap the group name and scroll down to it overview of members. Then tap ‘Invite via link or QR code’. You can then share this link or open the QR code for direct scanning. Once the person opens the link or QR code, they will receive a notification to join the group.
Change administrators
Group members can be given permission to become administrators of the group. They can then add new members and change things related to the group and permissions. The group administrator can make a group member an administrator via WhatsApp â–¸ Open the group conversation â–¸ Tap the name of the group â–¸ Scroll down to the members â–¸ tap the member you want to make an administrator â–¸ Choose ‘Make group manager‘.