Select new group
Such a group can contain up to 1,024 members. To create them, start WhatsApp, something like our example on an Android smartphone. Then tap on the tab Chats on the three vertical dots at the top right. In the menu that opens now, go to New group. Alternatively, you can click the new chat icon and then click New group tap.
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To create a group, first tap on the three dots at the top right in WhatsApp. - WhatsApp for android
In the menu that opens, select the “New group” item. - WhatsApp for android
An empty group cannot be created. You must select at least one contact from the list. - WhatsApp for android
You can tap the contacts and add them to the group. Your selection is displayed in the top line. - WhatsApp for android
After setting all group participants, tap the right arrow at the bottom. - WhatsApp for android
Then enter the group subject, optionally add an emoji or an image and tap the button with the checkmark. - WhatsApp for android
To add people later who are not in your contact list, open the group chat and tap on the group name. - WhatsApp for android
In the following dialog you first have to scroll far down. - WhatsApp for android
At the bottom of the page, select “Invite with link”. - WhatsApp for android
WhatsApp offers various options for passing on the invitation link, such as sharing via another app or via QR code.
Add contacts
You will then see a list of your contacts available on WhatsApp. You can now select these with a tap of your finger and add them to the group. Your selection will appear on a separate line above. You must select at least one person, which means you cannot create an empty group and add people later.
When you’ve set all the group participants this way, tap the right-pointing arrow at the bottom. Enter a subject in the next dialog. This can have a maximum of 25 characters and serves as a group name that all members can see. In addition, the subject can be provided with an emoji using the smiley icon. If you tap on the camera symbol, you can also add a group picture.
After you’ve got everything set up the way you want it, tap the check mark button at the bottom. The group of people you selected will immediately receive an invitation notification for the group.
Once the group has been successfully created, you can also add people who are not in your contact list. To do this, open the group chat, then tap the subject and select Invite with link. However, you should note that anyone who knows the link can join your WhatsApp group at any time – without you as the group admin having to give your approval.
Products: The trick works with WhatsApp version 2.23.4.79 for Android. The procedure may differ in other versions. (ad)
