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How to add and remove group members
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You can add or remove group members if you’re a group admin. Admins can also decide if they want to keep their groups open for anyone on WhatsApp to join, or require admin approval for any new members who want to join. A group can have up to 1024 members.
Add members
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the group subject.
- Alternatively, click or> Group info.
- Alternatively, click
- Click or Invite to group via link.
- Search for or select a contact to add to the group.
- Click .
- Click Add member.
- If the group has Approve New Members turned on, and there are pending requests to join the group, an admin can review these requests.
Remove members
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the group subject.
- Alternatively, click or> Group info.
- Alternatively, click
- Hover over the member you want to remove, then click .
- Click Remove > Remove.
Related resources:
- How to change group admin settings