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How to manage group admins

Any admin in a group can make a participant an admin. A group can have an unlimited number of admins.

Note: The original creator of a group can't be removed and will always remain an admin unless they exit the group.


To make a participant an admin:

  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 make an admin.
  3. Tap Make Group Admin.

To dismiss an admin:

  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 admin you want to dismiss.
  3. Tap Dismiss As Admin.

To make multiple participants admins at the same time:

  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 Group Settings > Edit Group Admins.
  3. Check the participants you want to make admins.
  4. Tap Done.

To dismiss multiple admins at the same time:

  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 Group Settings > Edit Group Admins.
  3. Uncheck the admins you want to dismiss.
  4. Tap Done.
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