How to delete WhatsApp group permanently by admin iPhone?

WhatsApp groups are a great way to stay connected with family, friends, coworkers, and more. However, there may come a time when you need to delete a WhatsApp group permanently as an admin on iPhone.

Deleting a group permanently means that it is completely erased from WhatsApp and cannot be recovered. This should only be done with caution as it will remove the group from all members’ phones.

Some common reasons to delete a WhatsApp group permanently include:

The group is no longer active or needed
You want to start fresh with a new group
There are members causing problems or spreading inappropriate content

You are leaving the organization or team associated with the group

As the group admin, only you have the ability to delete a WhatsApp group permanently on iPhone. Here are step-by-step instructions to do this:

Prerequisites

Before deleting a WhatsApp group, keep in mind:

You must be the original group admin in order to delete the group.
Deleting the group will remove it completely for all members.
Messages from the group cannot be retrieved once it is deleted.

You may want to export the chat history before deleting the group.
Inform group members that you plan to delete the group so they are aware.

Steps to Delete a WhatsApp Group Permanently as Admin

Follow these steps to permanently delete a WhatsApp group as an admin on iPhone:

Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
Swipe left on the group’s name and tap More.
Scroll down and tap Delete Group.

Tap Delete Group again to confirm.

You will now see a message that the group was deleted.

The group will be removed from your Chats tab as well as all the group members’ phones.

Steps to Delete a WhatsApp Group Permanently on iPhone If You’re Not the Admin

If you’re not the original admin of a WhatsApp group, you won’t see the “Delete Group” option. However, you can still leave the group by following these steps:

Open the WhatsApp group chat.
Tap on the group’s name at the top of the screen.
Scroll down and tap Exit Group.

Tap Exit Group again to confirm.

This will only remove you from the group. The group will still exist for all other members.

Important Points About Deleting a WhatsApp Group

Here are some key points to keep in mind about deleting WhatsApp groups:

Only the original group admin can delete a group permanently.

The group will be deleted entirely and removed from all members’ phones.
Chat history cannot be retrieved after the group is deleted.
Consider exporting the chat before deleting the group.

Inform members in advance before deleting a group.
Users who are not the admin can only leave the group, not delete it.
Deleted groups cannot be restored – deleting is permanent.

Warning Messages When Deleting a WhatsApp Group

When attempting to delete a WhatsApp group as an admin, you may see the following warning messages:

“Exit and delete group?”

This confirms you want to delete the group completely. Tap Delete Group to proceed or Cancel if you change your mind.

“Delete group for all participants?”

“This group will be deleted for all participants. Are you sure you want to continue?”

These messages warn you again that the group will be permanently deleted for everyone. Tap Delete Group to confirm deletion or Cancel to stop.

“Group deleted”

This message confirms the group has been permanently deleted. The group will disappear from your chats and all members’ phones.

Can a Deleted WhatsApp Group Be Recovered?

Unfortunately, once a WhatsApp group is deleted by the admin, there is no way to recover or restore it. The group is permanently erased.

Some things to keep in mind about recovering deleted WhatsApp groups:

There is no “trash” or “recycle bin” for WhatsApp groups.

WhatsApp does not store data for deleted groups.
Messages from the group cannot be retrieved once it’s deleted.
Export chat history before deleting a group to have records.

If the group ID is lost, there is no way to recreate the exact group.
The only option is to create a new group and add members again.

In summary, deleting a WhatsApp group permanently is irreversible. There is no way to recover deleted groups on iPhone or Android. Be certain before deleting!

How to Delete WhatsApp Groups on iPhone Using iCloud Backup

If you have an iCloud backup of your iPhone available, you may be able to delete WhatsApp groups by restoring from the backup. Here are the steps:

Go to iPhone Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.
Tap to select the backup you want to restore from. This should be a backup from before you deleted the WhatsApp groups.

Tap Restore > Confirm to overwrite your iPhone data with the backup.
Once restoration is complete, your iPhone data will be rolled back to the date of the backup you restored.
Open WhatsApp to check if the deleted groups are now available again.

Things to note about restoring from iCloud backup:

You need a backup that was created before the groups were deleted.
Restoring the backup will overwrite all current iPhone data and settings.
Only iCloud backups contain WhatsApp data, not iTunes backups.

This method will only work if you had the groups deleted within the available backup period.

Best Practices for Deleting WhatsApp Groups

Follow these best practices when deleting WhatsApp groups as an admin:

Carefully review if the group needs to be deleted or can simply be left dormant.

Inform all group members before deleting so they are aware.
Export the chat history to retain records of group conversations.
Make sure you have no remaining need for any data in the group.

Be absolutely certain before deleting as it cannot be undone.
As a member, it’s better to silently exit rather than have the admin delete.
Avoid deleting groups in haste or anger – take time to consider it.

If needed, create a new group and add members again rather than recovering a deleted one.

What Happens When You Delete Someone From a WhatsApp Group?

If you delete a specific member from a WhatsApp group as an admin, here is what happens:

The user will be immediately removed from the group.

They will no longer be able to send or receive messages in the group.
All prior messages from that user will remain visible in the group.
The user’s name will still show up in the chat history.

The user will not receive any notification that they were removed.
The group will continue to exist for all other members.

Deleting a member only removes that person from the group. The group itself will remain intact for the other participants.

How to Prevent Someone from Rejoining a WhatsApp Group

If you have deleted a person from a WhatsApp group as admin, here are some tips to prevent them from rejoining the same group:

Turn on admin approval in group settings – this will require your permission for anyone to rejoin.
Change the group invite link after deleting the participant so they can’t use the old link to join again.

Ask other members not to share the invitation link with the deleted participant.
Directly block the user so they can’t contact group members and request to rejoin.
Set the group to “admins only” in privacy settings so only admins can add new members.

Using combinations of these options will help prevent a deleted member from rejoining your WhatsApp group without approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can’t I delete a WhatsApp group as an admin?

As the group admin, you should be able to delete a WhatsApp group. If you can’t, here are some possible reasons:

You may not be the original group creator even if you are an admin.

You need to update WhatsApp to the latest version.
Your phone has connectivity issues preventing the delete action.
The group may have been deleted and recreated already.

Your account has been temporarily banned from taking admin actions.

Confirm you are the original admin and try force quitting and reopening WhatsApp to resolve any glitches.

What happens when a WhatsApp group admin leaves?

If the original admin leaves a WhatsApp group:

One of the existing admins will automatically become the new admin.
If there are no other admins, the most recent member will become the admin.
The group will continue to function as normal.

Only the original admin can delete the group permanently.

The group does not get deleted simply because the original admin left. Responsibilities are transferred to someone else.

Can I rejoin a deleted WhatsApp group?

No, there is no way to rejoin a deleted WhatsApp group if you were a member before it was deleted. When a group is permanently deleted by the admin, it is removed entirely and cannot be joined again. Your only option is to create a new group and add members.

Conclusion

Deleting a WhatsApp group permanently requires caution as the action is irreversible. As an admin on iPhone, use WhatsApp’s delete group option carefully and only if absolutely necessary. Inform members in advance and export chat history for records. Remember deleted WhatsApp groups are gone forever and cannot be recovered on any platform.