By default, any group participant can change the 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, swipe the group to the left in the Chats tab. Then tap More > Group Info.
2. Tap the group subject.
3. Enter a new subject, then tap Save.
   • The subject limit is 25 characters.

Change the group icon

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 Camera.
3. Choose to Reset Icon, Take Photo, Choose Photo, Emoji & Sticker, or Search Web to add a new image.

Change the group description

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 group description.
3. Enter a new description, then tap Save.

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How to change group admin settings