Can group admin be changed in WhatsApp?

WhatsApp groups are a great way to stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and other groups. The admin of a WhatsApp group has the power to add and remove participants, change the group’s name, icon, and description, and more. But what if it becomes necessary to change the group admin in WhatsApp? Let’s take a look at whether this is possible and how to do it.

Can the WhatsApp group admin be changed?

Yes, it is possible to change the group admin in WhatsApp. The current admin of a WhatsApp group has the ability to make any participant the new admin. However, there are some limitations:

• Only the current admin can make someone else the new admin.
• Group members cannot take away admin rights from the current admin.
• Once changed, the previous admin will lose all admin privileges.

So while a WhatsApp group admin can voluntarily give up their admin rights and pass them to someone else, a regular group member cannot forcibly take away admin privileges from the current admin without their consent.

Requirements for changing WhatsApp group admin

Here are the requirements to change the admin in a WhatsApp group:

• You must be the current admin of the WhatsApp group.
• The new admin must be an existing participant of the WhatsApp group.
• You will need the phone number of the person you want to make the new admin.
• The new admin should have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on their device.

As long as these requirements are met, the current WhatsApp group admin can easily change the admin to someone else in the group.

How to change WhatsApp group admin from Android

Here are the steps to change the WhatsApp group admin from an Android device:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group chat.
2. Tap on the Group name at the top to open the Group info screen.
3. Tap on Group settings.
4. Tap on Assign admin.
5. Select the contact you want to make admin from the list.
6. Tap on OK to confirm.

The selected participant will now become the new admin for the WhatsApp group. You will see “Admin” appear below their name in the group participants list.

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That’s it! These steps can be used to easily change the admin of a WhatsApp group from an Android phone.

How to change WhatsApp group admin from iPhone

Here are the steps to change the admin of a WhatsApp group from an iPhone or iOS device:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group chat.
2. Tap on the Group name to open Group Info.
3. Tap on Group Settings.
4. Tap on Change Group Admin.
5. Select the contact you want to make admin.
6. Tap Done to confirm the change.

This will instantly change the group admin to the selected person. You will see them marked as “Admin” in the Group participants list.

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Following these steps allows easy changing of the group admin from an iPhone or iPad.

How to find group admin in WhatsApp

If you’ve joined a new WhatsApp group or forgotten who the admin is, here are some quick ways to find the group admin:

• Open the group and tap on the group name at the top.
• Tap on Group info. This shows the list of participants.
• The group admin will have “Admin” listed below their name.

You can also look for the crown icon next to the name of the admin in the group participants list. This makes it easy to identify who the current admin is at a glance.

Can I remove group admin rights from someone?

No, regular group participants cannot remove admin rights from the current admin. Only the admin themselves can voluntarily give up their admin privileges by changing the admin to someone else.

Even if you are the group creator, but have given admin rights to someone else, you cannot take back admin privileges. The admin role in WhatsApp groups can only be changed by the current admin.

What happens when group admin leaves?

Here is what happens when a WhatsApp group admin leaves or exits the group:

• The current admin rights are automatically transferred to the next longest-tenured participant.
• Essentially, the member who has been in the group the longest becomes the new admin.
• If this participant leaves too, then admin rights go to the next member based on join date.
• The original admin can rejoin the group later but will not get back admin privileges.

So when a WhatsApp group admin leaves, the second-oldest member becomes the new admin by default based on join date history.

Can you delete a WhatsApp group if you’re not admin?

No, only the current admin of a WhatsApp group can delete the group. Group members who are not admin cannot delete the WhatsApp group.

Even if you created the group, once you have assigned admin rights, you will not be able to delete the group unless the admin voluntarily gives the rights back to you.

Some WhatsApp groups also have over 256 participants. In such large groups, no member can delete the group – not even the admin. Only WhatsApp can delete groups larger than 256 members.

Pro tips for WhatsApp group admins

Here are some useful tips for effectively managing a WhatsApp group as admin:

• Check group info frequently to know who has joined or left the group.
• Turn on admin approval for new members to better control who joins.
• Set group rules and remind members if needed.
• Change the group icon, name, and description to keep things fresh.
• Remove inactive members and bots to keep the group focused.
• Appoint other trustworthy members as admin to share responsibility.
• Back up your important chats and media regularly.

Following these tips will help you run your WhatsApp groups more efficiently as an admin.

Conclusion

Changing the group admin is easy in WhatsApp, but can only be done by the current admin. Regular group members cannot force a change of admin privileges in WhatsApp.

To change the admin, open Group info > Group settings > Assign admin, and select the new admin. Make sure you transfer the role to a trusted participant.

The admin plays an important role in keeping a WhatsApp group active and engaging. Follow the pro tips above to be a more effective admin and keep your groups thriving.