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How to make changes to groups

By default, any group participant can change the group subject, icon, description, or send messages. However, a group admin can change group settings to allow only admins to edit group info.

Change group info

Change the group subject
  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.
    • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then, tap More options > Group info.
  2. Tap Edit next to the group icon and subject.
  3. Enter a new subject, then tap OK.
    • The subject limit is 25 characters.
    • You can add emoji to your subject by tapping Emoji.
Change the group icon
  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.
    • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then, tap More options > Group info.
  2. Tap the group icon > Edit.
  3. Choose to use your Gallery, Camera, Emoji & Sticker, or Search Web to add a new image or you can Remove icon.
Change the group description
  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group subject.
    • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then, tap More options > Group info.
  2. Tap the group description.
  3. Enter a new description, then tap OK.

Related resources:

How to change group admin settings

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