How to add and remove group participants

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You can add or remove group participants 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 participants who want to join.
Add participants
  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.
    • Alternatively, swipe the group to the left in the Chats tab. Then tap More > Group Info.
  2. Tap Add Participants
    or Invite to Group via Link.
  3. Search for or select contacts to add to the group.
  4. Tap Add > Add.
  5. If the group has Approve New Participants turned on, and there are pending requests to join the group, an admin can review these requests.
Remove participants
  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.
    • Alternatively, swipe the group to the left in the Chats tab. Then tap More > Group Info.
  2. Tap the participant you want to remove.
  3. Tap Remove from Group > Remove.
Related resources:
How to change group admin settings
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