How do I add a new group to WhatsApp on Iphone?

Quick Answer

Here are the quick steps to add a new group on WhatsApp for iPhone:

Open WhatsApp and tap on the Chats tab at the bottom.
Tap on the New Chat icon at the top right.

Tap on New Group.
Select the contacts you want to add to the group by tapping on their names. You can search for contacts using the search bar at the top.
Once you’ve selected all the contacts, tap on the checkmark icon at the top right.

Enter a subject or group name and tap Create.

And that’s it! A new WhatsApp group with the selected participants will be created.

Adding Contacts to a New Group

When creating a new WhatsApp group on iPhone, you need to add at least one contact to the group. Here are some tips for adding contacts:

You can search for contacts by name or number using the search bar at the top of the select contacts screen.
Tap on the contacts you want to add to select them. A checkmark will appear next to the selected contacts.
You can select up to 256 participants to add to the group.

Make sure to tap on the correct contact if there are multiple matching results.
You can also tap on the Contacts tab at the bottom to browse all your contacts and select participants.

Only contacts who have your phone number saved will receive an invitation to join the WhatsApp group. If you don’t see a contact listed, it likely means they don’t have your number saved in their phone’s contacts.

Naming Your WhatsApp Group

Once you’ve selected the participants, the next step is to name your WhatsApp group:

Enter the desired group subject or name in the field at the top.
The name can be up to 25 characters long.

Try to pick a relevant name that describes the group members or purpose.
Avoid using offensive, spammy or misleading names for your group.
You can change the group name later by tapping on the current name in the group info.

The group name helps identify the purpose of the group and makes it easier to find in your chats list. It’s displayed at the top of the group chat.

Starting the Group Chat

Once you’ve added participants and named the group, starting the chat is easy:

Tap the green checkmark icon at the top right corner.

WhatsApp will now send a group invite to all the selected participants.
Once participants accept the invite, the group chat will be created.
You can now start messaging in the group right away.

All accepted group members can send messages, share media, start voice and video calls in the group chat.

Adding or Removing Participants

You may need to add or remove people from your WhatsApp group later on. Here’s how to edit participants:

Open the group chat and tap on the group subject at the top.

Tap on Group info > Participants.
To add new members, tap Add Participants at the bottom.
To remove someone, tap on their name and select Remove.

Changes are synced across all members’ devices.

Only an admin can add or remove participants. You can pass admin rights to other members too.

Creating Guest Group Links

You can also create a guest invite link for your WhatsApp group to easily add new members:

In Group Info > Add Participants, tap on Invite via link.
Turn on the toggle for Generate link.
Choose if the link should expire after a certain time.

Tap Revoke link anytime the reset the invite link.
Share the link with anyone you want to join the group.

This is great for public groups or communities. New members can join using the open invite link.

WhatsApp Group Size Limit

Here are the group size restrictions to keep in mind:

Each WhatsApp group can have up to 256 participants.
You can be a member of an unlimited number of groups.

There’s no restriction on the number of groups you can create.
All group members must have your phone number saved in order to be added.

So feel free to create as many groups as you need! Just stay within the 256 members limit per group.

Using WhatsApp Web to Manage Groups

You can also manage your WhatsApp groups and messages from your computer using WhatsApp Web:

Go to web.whatsapp.com and scan the QR code using your phone’s camera.
Your phone WhatsApp will sync to the web browser.

You can now access all chats and group functions from the computer.
Changes sync across linked devices.
Remember to log out of WhatsApp Web to disconnect your phone.

This makes it easier to type messages, manage groups and share files from your computer.

Troubleshooting Group Issues

Here are some common issues and fixes for WhatsApp groups:

Issue	Solution
Can’t add someone to group	Make sure they have your number saved in their phone’s contacts
Messages not syncing	Force close and reopen the app. Check your internet connection.
Missing notifications	Check Do Not Disturb settings. Make sure notifications are enabled for WhatsApp in Settings.
Can’t change group settings	Only the group admin can change name, icon, participants. Pass admin rights to make changes.

Conclusion

Adding and managing WhatsApp groups on iPhone is easy once you know the steps. Create relevant group names, carefully pick participants, and use the invite link for public groups. Take advantage of WhatsApp Web for faster chat management. You’ll be running multiple useful groups in no time!