How to Add or Remove an Admin to a Group Chat on WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp., Tap Chats., Select your group chat., Tap the subject of the group., Tap and hold the new admin’s name., Tap Make Group Admin.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open WhatsApp.
It’s the green chat bubble icon on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
Only current group admins can make someone else an admin. -
Step 2: Tap Chats.
It’s at the top of the screen on an Android, and the bottom on the iPhone or iPad. , If you haven’t yet created one, see Create a Group in WhatsApp. , This is the name of the group at the top of the chat. , It should appear under the “Participants” header.
The person you add as an admin must already be a member of the group chat.
If they are not yet a member, tap Add Participant, select the person you want to add, then tap Add to confirm., This person now can add or remove participants from the group.
They can also make anyone else an admin if they desire. -
Step 3: Select your group chat.
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Step 4: Tap the subject of the group.
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Step 5: Tap and hold the new admin’s name.
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Step 6: Tap Make Group Admin.
Detailed Guide
It’s the green chat bubble icon on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
Only current group admins can make someone else an admin.
It’s at the top of the screen on an Android, and the bottom on the iPhone or iPad. , If you haven’t yet created one, see Create a Group in WhatsApp. , This is the name of the group at the top of the chat. , It should appear under the “Participants” header.
The person you add as an admin must already be a member of the group chat.
If they are not yet a member, tap Add Participant, select the person you want to add, then tap Add to confirm., This person now can add or remove participants from the group.
They can also make anyone else an admin if they desire.
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