How do I create a WhatsApp broadcast list?

How do I create a WhatsApp broadcast list - briefly?

To create a WhatsApp broadcast list, open the app and navigate to the "Chats" tab. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "New Broadcast," choose your contacts, and tap "Create."

How do I create a WhatsApp broadcast list - in detail?

Creating a WhatsApp broadcast list can be an efficient way to communicate with multiple contacts simultaneously without creating a group chat. Here is a detailed guide on how to set up a broadcast list on both Android and iOS devices:

On Android Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Chats: At the bottom of the screen, you will see three icons - Camera, Chats, Status, and Calls. Tap on 'Chats'.
3. Access Broadcast Lists: In the top-right corner of the Chats screen, tap on the three vertical dots (more options) icon.
4. Create New List: From the dropdown menu, select 'New broadcast'.
5. Add Contacts: You will be prompted to add contacts to your new broadcast list. Tap on each contact you want to include and then tap the checkmark in the top-right corner to finalize your selections.
6. Confirm Broadcast List: Once you have added all desired contacts, tap 'Create' at the bottom of the screen. Your broadcast list is now ready for use.

On iOS Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
2. Navigate to Chats: At the bottom of the screen, tap on 'Chats' to access your chat list.
3. Access Broadcast Lists: In the top-left corner of the Chats screen, tap on 'Broadcasts'.
4. Create New List: Tap on the 'New Broadcast' button that appears at the bottom of the screen.
5. Add Contacts: Select the contacts you wish to add to your broadcast list by tapping on their names. Once you have selected all desired contacts, tap 'Next' in the top-right corner.
6. Confirm Broadcast List: Review your selections and then tap 'Create' at the bottom of the screen. Your new broadcast list is now set up and ready to use.

Sending Messages via Broadcast List:

Once your broadcast list is created, you can send messages just like you would in a regular chat:

1. Open the Broadcast List: Tap on the broadcast list you created from your Chats screen.
2. Compose Message: Type your message in the text field at the bottom of the screen.
3. Send Message: Tap the send icon (a paper airplane) to deliver your message to all contacts in the broadcast list simultaneously.

Important Notes:

• Broadcast lists do not notify recipients that they are part of a broadcast; each recipient will see the message as if it were sent individually.
• If you add a contact to an existing broadcast list, only that new contact will receive the next message you send. Contacts already in the list will not see a duplicate message.
• Broadcast lists have a limit of 256 contacts.

By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage a WhatsApp broadcast list to communicate with multiple contacts efficiently.