How do I become an admin in a WhatsApp group if I am already an admin?

How do I become an admin in a WhatsApp group if I am already an admin - briefly?

To become the sole administrator of a WhatsApp group when you are already an admin, you need to remove all other admins from the group. This action will automatically promote you to the primary admin status.

How do I become an admin in a WhatsApp group if I am already an admin - in detail?

To become the sole admin of a WhatsApp group when you are already one of the admins, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Ensure You Have the Necessary Permissions:

    As an existing admin, you should have the ability to remove other members and admins from the group. However, if the group is protected by a link or invitation code that only certain members know, you will need access to this information.

  2. Remove Other Admins:

    • Open WhatsApp and navigate to the group in question.
    • Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open the Group Info page.
    • Scroll down to see the list of participants.
    • Tap on each admin's name individually, then select "Remove from group." This action will remove their admin status and subsequently eject them from the group. Repeat this process for all other admins in the group.

  3. Remove Other Members (Optional):

    If you want to be the sole member of the group besides yourself, you can also remove all other members:

    • Follow the same steps as above to access the list of participants.
    • Tap on each member's name individually and select "Remove from group."

  4. Verify Your Admin Status:

    • Once all other admins and optionally, all other members have been removed, you are now the sole admin of the WhatsApp group.
    • To confirm your status, go back to the Group Info page and ensure that only your name appears under Admins.

  5. Add New Members (If Necessary):

    If you intend to add new members to the group after becoming the sole admin, you can do so by:

    • Going to the Group Info page.
    • Tapping on "Invite via link" or "Add participants," depending on your WhatsApp version.
    • Selecting the contacts you wish to invite or adding their phone numbers manually.

By following these steps, you will successfully become the sole admin of a WhatsApp group if you are already one of the admins. This process ensures that you have full control over the group's settings and membership.