Yes, it is possible to generate a link to invite others to join your WhatsApp group. WhatsApp has a feature that allows you to create a link for your group that you can share with anyone you want to add to the group. This eliminates the need to manually add each contact one by one.
How to generate a WhatsApp group link
Generating a WhatsApp group invite link is easy and only takes a few steps:
- Open the WhatsApp group you want to create the invite link for.
- Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open the Group Info screen.
- Tap on the “Invite to group via link” option.
- A dialog box will appear with the group invite link. Tap on Copy Link to copy it.
You can now share this link with anyone you want to join your WhatsApp group. When they click on the link, they will be prompted to join the group directly.
Sharing the WhatsApp group link
Once you’ve generated the invite link, you can share it through various platforms:
- Messaging apps – Paste the link in chats on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger etc. to invite your contacts.
- Email – Include the link in an email to send invites.
- Social media – Share the link on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. with a note to join your group.
- Text message – Simply text the link to any numbers you want to invite to the group.
The link utilizes WhatsApp’s click to chat feature so your contacts can simply tap the link to join your group directly. You don’t need to add each person manually.
Things to keep in mind
Here are some things to note about WhatsApp group invite links:
- The link will only work if the person you are sending it to has WhatsApp installed.
- The link expires after a certain time. It needs to be regenerated periodically.
- You can revoke the link anytime to prevent others from joining.
- The group name in the link may be different from your actual group name.
- There are no limits on how many people you can invite through the link.
How to find old WhatsApp group links
If you previously generated a WhatsApp group invite link but can no longer find it, there are a couple of ways to retrieve it:
- Regenerate the link – Go to your group info and tap “Invite to group via link” to create a new link.
- Search chats – If you had shared the link via WhatsApp before, search your chats for the link.
- Check old emails – Look for any emails where you may have shared the group link.
- Check social media posts – You may find your old post sharing the link on platforms like Facebook.
- Check with members – Existing members may have the old link saved in their messages.
If you are unable to find the previous link anywhere, your best bet is to simply regenerate a new fresh invite link for your group.
Can I create a WhatsApp group link on iPhone?
Yes, iPhone users can also create and share WhatsApp group invite links easily:
- Open the WhatsApp group on your iPhone.
- Tap on the group name at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap “Invite Link”.
- Tap “Generate Link” to create the invite link.
- You can copy or share the link with others.
The process works the same way as on Android. The only difference is accessing the invite link option which is under the group info itself on iPhones.
Can I create a WhatsApp group link on Windows?
Currently, it is not possible to create a WhatsApp group invite link using WhatsApp Desktop for Windows or Mac. The feature is only available on WhatsApp mobile apps for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.
However, there is a workaround you can use:
- Install WhatsApp on your phone.
- Open the group and generate the invite link on your phone.
- Copy the link and send it to your PC or Mac.
- You can now share the link further from your desktop.
So while you can’t directly make the link on desktop, you can still access invite links created on your phone itself on WhatsApp Desktop.
Can I revoke the WhatsApp group link?
Yes, you can revoke or disable a WhatsApp group invite link anytime:
- Open the WhatsApp group.
- Go to the Group Info screen > Group Invite Link.
- Tap on “Revoke Link”.
This immediately disables the existing invite link and generates a new one if you ever create it again.
Revoking links is recommended once you have added all the members you wanted to avoid any misuse. You can always create a new link later if needed.
How long do WhatsApp group links last?
WhatsApp group invite links are designed to expire after a specific time. This prevents stale links from circulating endlessly.
According to WhatsApp, group links expire after 90 days if not used. If the link has been used, it expires after 365 days from the last time it was accessed.
So if you created a link 6 months ago that no one has used, it will no longer work now. You will have to create a new fresh invite link for your group.
To ensure your link always works, recreate it once in a while and share it again with members.
Can someone share my WhatsApp group link publicly?
Since anyone with the WhatsApp group link can join, it is possible for someone to share the link publicly on the internet and allow strangers to join.
If you suspect this is happening, immediately revoke the current link which will disable it. This will prevent newcomers from joining via the leaked link.
You can then take measures like:
- Removing participants you don’t know who joined via the link.
- Increasing group privacy so only admins can add members.
- Creating a new group and carefully sharing the new link.
To avoid this issue, be selective about who you share the group invite link with and revoke it once you have added the members you require.
Can I create a WhatsApp group link for iPhone and Android users?
Fortunately, WhatsApp group invite links work universally across iPhone, Android and Windows devices.
It doesn’t matter which platform you are using to generate the link. You can share it with both iPhone and Android users and they will be able to join through the link.
So if you have a mixed group with both iOS and Android members, you can create a single invite link on either device to add new members seamlessly across platforms.
Conclusion
In summary:
- You can easily generate a shareable invite link for your WhatsApp group in just a few taps.
- This link can be shared via messages, email, social media etc. to add new members.
- The link will expire after some time and will need to be recreated.
- You have the option to revoke the link anytime you want.
- Care should be taken about who the link is shared with to avoid misuse.
- The link works for adding members on both iPhones and Android devices.
Leveraging WhatsApp’s group link invite feature allows you to seamlessly grow your groups without needing to add each contact manually. Just be sure to use it selectively and reset the link periodically for best results.