How to join a group

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There are different types of groups on WhatsApp. Some you’ll need to request to join, and some you can join right away. To join a group, you’ll need to ask a group admin to add you to the group, or send you an invite link or QR code.
Once you receive the group invite, you’ll need to click Join group.

Group invites

Groups invites from contacts

When you're first added to a group by one of your contacts, you can see more information about the group such as who added you to it, who created it, when it was created, and a group description if it has one.
  • Click More or Info to learn more about the group.
  • Join the group.
  • Click Add members to add additional members to the group.
    • You’ll only see this option if group admins choose to keep the group open to anyone on WhatsApp.

Group invites from unknown numbers

If you receive a group invite from someone who isn’t in your contacts, we’ll give you more context about the group and ways to stay safe. You can choose whether you want to remain in or exit the group.
You can:
  • Click More or Group info to learn more about the group.
  • Click Safety tools to learn how to stay safe in groups.
  • Click Ok to join the group.
  • Click Exit group to leave the group.
You can also control who can add you to groups in your privacy settings. Learn how in this article.

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