Have you ever thought about creating a WhatsApp group for your family, friends, or coworkers but weren’t quite sure where to begin?
Group chats on WhatsApp are a great way to keep everyone connected in one place. Whether it’s for family updates, event planning, study groups, or work discussions, WhatsApp groups make communication fast and organized. Each group can include up to 256 participants, and you can decide whether it stays private or is open to others through an invite link.
The good news is that creating a group is simple, no matter which platform you’re using. You can set up and manage WhatsApp groups through the mobile app (Android or iPhone, the desktop application, or WhatsApp Web. While the layout may look slightly different across platforms, the steps are very similar.
Below, you’ll find a clear explanation of how to create a WhatsApp group and manage it effectively.
How to create a WhatsApp group on Android
- Open WhatsApp and click on the icon in the lower right corner and select “New group”;
- Choose the people you want to add in the group and click on the little arrow to advance.
- Choose the group name and confirm.
How to Create a WhatsApp Group on iPhone
- Click on “Conversations” in the menu below.
- Then select “New group”;
- Add group participants and click “Next”;
- Choose the group name and click “Create” in the upper right.
How to create a WhatsApp group on the computer
Access your account via WhatsApp Web or the software; the process is the same in both cases and supports the same settings.
- Click on the options icon, the three circles, and select “New group”;
- Choose the participants and advance.
- Set the group name and finish.
How to invite and add people to a group on WhatsApp
If you are a group admin, you can invite new members by sharing invitation links or adding new members through contacts. The paths for both are practically the same; check them out below!
- Open the WhatsApp group and tap the group name.
- Then click on “Invite via the link” or “Add participants”;
- If you click Add Participants, you will be taken to a window showing all your contacts, similar to the process for creating a group.
- However, you can copy and share the link, or generate a QR code to invite people.
That way, you can create a group on WhatsApp, regardless of the platform, and manage it through the settings.
