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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 click the subject.
    • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
  2. Hover over the participant you want to make an admin, then click Menu.
  3. Click Make group admin > MAKE GROUP ADMIN.

To dismiss an admin:

  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the subject.
    • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
  2. Hover over the admin you want to dismiss, then click Menu.
  3. Click Dismiss as admin.

To make multiple participants admins at the same time:

  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the subject.
    • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
  2. Click Group Settings > Edit group admins.
  3. Check the participants you want to make admins.
  4. Click the green check mark when you're finished.

To dismiss multiple admins at the same time:

  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat, then click the subject.
    • Alternatively, click Menu ( or ) in the top corner > Group info.
  2. Click Group Settings > Edit group admins.
  3. Uncheck the admins you want to dismiss.
  4. Click the green check mark when you're finished.
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