Losing admin rights on a WhatsApp group can be frustrating, especially if it was a group you created or managed. However, there are a few things you can try to get your admin rights back.
Try Asking the Current Admin to Add You Back
The simplest solution is to directly ask the current admin to add you back as an admin. Explain that you were previously an admin and would like those permissions restored. Be polite in your request.
If you know the admin well and losing admin was an accident, they will likely have no problem adding you back. However, if admin rights were removed on purpose, the current admin may not want to give you admin again.
Leave and Rejoin the WhatsApp Group
If the current admin refuses to reinstate your admin rights, try leaving and rejoining the WhatsApp group.
When a group admin leaves a WhatsApp group they created, the next most senior member is automatically assigned admin rights. However, if the group creator rejoins the group within 60 days, they will regain their admin rights.
So if you originally created the WhatsApp group, try leaving and having someone add you back in after a few minutes. Once readded, you should have your admin rights restored.
Delete and Recreate the WhatsApp Group
If you can’t get the current admin to reinstate your rights and you weren’t the original group creator, then deleting and recreating the WhatsApp group may be your only option.
Backup any important chat history by exporting the WhatsApp group chat. Then, leave the group and delete it from your WhatsApp groups list. When you recreate the group with the same name, you will be the admin again.
Notify your group members beforehand so they know the group is being deleted and remade. Share the new group invite link for them to rejoin.
Use WhatsApp from Your Computer
The WhatsApp desktop application and WhatsApp Web provide additional options for regaining admin rights:
- If you lost admin rights on your phone, try using WhatsApp on your computer instead. You may still have admin privileges through the desktop app.
- On WhatsApp Web, you can scan the group’s QR code to join instead of using an invite link. This will make you an admin again.
Contact WhatsApp Support
If all else fails, reach out to WhatsApp directly through their contact form. Explain your situation in detail and request they restore your admin status.
WhatsApp support may be able to confirm you as the group creator and reinstate your admin privileges. However, note that WhatsApp is unlikely to get involved in group disputes, so this option only works if admin was removed by mistake.
Prevent Losing Admin in the Future
Once you regain admin privileges, take steps to prevent yourself from losing admin rights again:
- Be the only group admin. Remove other admins to reduce the risk of them removing you.
- If keeping other admins, restrict changes to only you. WhatsApp allows setting permissions for adding/removing admins.
- Enable 2-step verification for your WhatsApp account. This adds extra security to prevent unauthorized changes.
- Frequently back up your WhatsApp chats to retain a copy if you get removed from a group.
Conclusion
Losing your admin rights in a WhatsApp group can be annoying, but there are ways to get your admin status back. Try asking the current admin nicely to re-add you, leave and rejoin the group, or delete and recreate the group entirely. Enabling two-step verification and restricting admin changes can help prevent you from losing admin privileges again in the future.
With a little effort, you should be able to regain your admin powers and take back control of your WhatsApp groups. Just remember to stay polite when messaging the current admin and explain how important the group is to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can WhatsApp Support help get my admin rights back?
In some cases, contacting WhatsApp support can help restore your admin status. However, WhatsApp will likely only intervene if there is evidence you created the group and admin was removed by mistake. They try to avoid getting involved in group disputes.
What happens if I delete and recreate a WhatsApp group?
Deleting and recreating a WhatsApp group will make you the admin again by default. However, any previous chat history will be lost, so make sure to back up conversations before deleting a group.
Can I get admin rights in a WhatsApp group without the current admin?
There is no way to regain admin in a WhatsApp group unless the current admin manually adds you back or you delete and recreate the group. Leaving and rejoining only works if you were the original group creator.
Should I remove other admins when I get my admin rights back?
If your admin status was removed maliciously, it may be wise to remove other admins when you regain privileges. However, be cautious about removing other helpful admins, as you don’t want to cause further issues in the group.
Key Takeaways
- Ask the current admin nicely to reinstate your rights
- Leave and rejoin the group if you were the original admin
- Delete and recreate the group to start fresh as admin
- Use WhatsApp on desktop to potentially regain privileges
- Enable two-step verification for extra security
- Frequently back up chats to retain history if removed