WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of the key features of WhatsApp is the ability to create groups where you can communicate with multiple people at once. WhatsApp groups are useful for families, friends, work teams, and more. Creating a new WhatsApp group is easy and only takes a few steps.
Prerequisites for creating a WhatsApp group
Before creating a new WhatsApp group, there are a couple of prerequisites:
- You need to have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone.
- Your phone number needs to be registered with WhatsApp.
- You need to have the phone numbers of the people you want to add to the group saved in your phone’s contacts.
As long as you meet these requirements, you can proceed to create your new WhatsApp group.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp
The first step is simple – open WhatsApp on your phone. The app icon looks like a white phone receiver inside a green chat bubble. Tap the icon to launch the app.
Once WhatsApp is open, you’ll see your chat tabs and home screen. This is where you can start the process of creating your new group.
Step 2: Tap on the New Group button
At the top right corner of your WhatsApp chats, you’ll see a button that says “New group”. Tap on this button to start making your new group.
The New Group button looks like three dotted circles with a plus sign in the middle. This button allows you to initiate the group creation process.
Step 3: Select group participants
After tapping New Group, a screen will open up where you can select participants to add to the group. You will see options to:
- Select contacts from your phone’s address book
- Enter a phone number manually to add members
Tap the contacts you want to add to select them. Selected contacts will have a blue tick next to their name. You can also use the search bar at the top to search for contacts.
If you want to add someone who is not in your contacts, tap “Add participant” and enter their phone number. Make sure to include the country code.
You can add up to 256 participants to a single WhatsApp group.
Step 4: Name the group
Once you’ve finished selecting participants, tap on the “Next” button at the bottom right. This will take you to a screen where you can name your WhatsApp group.
Enter a group name at the top of the screen. Try to pick a name that is relevant to the purpose of the group or describes the members. For example, you can name a family group “The Johnsons” or a work group “Marketing Team”.
The group name can be up to 25 characters long. You can always change the name later if you like.
Step 5: Tap create
After entering a group name, tap “Create group” at the bottom right. Congratulations, your new WhatsApp group is now ready!
You will see the new group chat open up with all the participants you added. At the top, you’ll see the group name and members. Now you can start messaging in the group.
How to find your new WhatsApp group
Once you’ve created the group, it will be available in your WhatsApp chats. To find it again:
- Go to the Chats tab in WhatsApp
- Scroll through your chat list to find the new group
- Alternatively, search for the group name using the search bar at the top
Tap on the group name to open the chat window and continue messaging with the group members. The group will remain available for you to access at any time.
How to add new members
You can add more members to your WhatsApp group later on if you like. Here is how to add new members:
- Open the WhatsApp group chat
- Tap on the group name at the top to open group info
- Tap “Add participants”
- Select contacts to add or enter phone numbers manually
- Tap “Add”
New members will be immediately added to the group chat. The maximum is still 256 participants per group.
How to delete a WhatsApp group
If you no longer need a particular WhatsApp group, you can delete it:
- Open the group chat
- Tap on the group name to open group info
- Scroll down and tap “Exit group”
- Tap “Delete group” to confirm
This will permanently delete the group from your WhatsApp. Other participants will no longer be able to access the group.
WhatsApp group tips
Here are some useful tips for using WhatsApp groups effectively:
- Name groups appropriately so members know what the purpose is
- Add relevant members who need to be in the group
- Set muted notifications if a busy group is distracting
- Encourage members to use features like @ mentions
- Set up admin privileges for group management
- Use broadcast lists for one-way announcements
- Check group info to see details like shared media
Conclusion
Creating a WhatsApp group is quick and simple on both iPhone and Android devices. Just open WhatsApp, tap “New Group”, select participants, name the group, and tap “Create”. You can then add more members, find the group in your chats, and start messaging.
WhatsApp groups are a great way to communicate with multiple people at once. Use them for any teams, projects, or friends and family you need to keep in touch with on a regular basis. With a customized name and active members, your group can become a valuable communication channel.