Any admin in a group can make a participant an admin. A group can have an unlimited number of admins. The original creator of a group can't be removed and will remain an admin unless they exit the group.
Make a participant an admin
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then press Options > Group info.
- Alternatively, select the group in your Chats list. Then, press Options > Group info.
- Select the participant you want to make an admin.
- Press Options > Make group admin.
Dismiss an admin
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then press Options > Group info.
- Alternatively, select the group in your Chats list. Then, press Options > Group info.
- Select the admin you want to dismiss.
- Press Options > Dismiss as admin.