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 click the group subject.
   • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
2. Click Edit to the right of the group subject.
3. Enter a new subject, then click the gray check mark to save.
   • The subject limit is 25 characters.
   • You can add emoji to your subject by clicking the Emoji icon.

Change the group icon

1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the group subject.
   • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
2. Hover over the icon, then click CHANGE GROUP ICON.
3. Choose to View photo, Take photo, Upload photo, or Web Search to add a new image or Remove photo. Web Search is only available on WhatsApp Desktop.

Change the group description

1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the group subject.
   • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
2. Click Edit to the right of the group description.
3. Enter a new description, then click the gray check mark to save.
   • You can add emoji to your description by clicking the Emoji icon.

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How to change group admin settings