How can I dissolve a WhatsApp group - briefly?
To dissolve a WhatsApp group, you must first ensure that all participants have left the group. Once everyone has exited, you can delete the group by tapping on the group name at the top of the chat and selecting "Delete Group".
How can I dissolve a WhatsApp group - in detail?
To dissolve a WhatsApp group, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Select the Group: Tap on the group chat that you want to delete from your list of chats.
- Access Group Info: Once inside the group, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. This will take you to the 'Group Info' page.
- Scroll Down to Members: Scroll down until you see the list of members in the group.
- Exit the Group: Look for your own contact information among the list of members. Tap on your name and select 'Exit Group'. This action will remove you from the group, but it won't delete the entire group. If you are the administrator of the group, make sure to assign a new admin before exiting to avoid disruption for other members.
- Delete the Group from Your Chats: After exiting the group, go back to your list of chats and find the group again. Swipe left on the chat to reveal the options menu. Tap 'Delete' to remove the group from your chat list. This action will only delete the group for you; other members can still see and access the group.
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask you to confirm the deletion of the chat. Tap 'Delete Chat' to permanently remove it from your device.
If you are an administrator and want to delete the entire group for all members, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Select the Group: Tap on the group chat that you want to delete.
- Access Group Info: Once inside the group, tap on the group name at the top of the screen to go to the 'Group Info' page.
- Remove All Members: Scroll down to the list of members and remove each member from the group by tapping on their names and selecting 'Remove [Name]'. Repeat this process until all members have been removed.
- Exit the Group: After removing all members, tap on your own name and select 'Exit Group'. This will delete the entire group for all members.