How do I delete a group in WhatsApp if I am the admin - briefly?
If you are the admin of a WhatsApp group and wish to delete it, simply exit the group. Once the last admin leaves or is removed, the group will be automatically deleted.
How do I delete a group in WhatsApp if I am the admin - in detail?
To delete a group in WhatsApp when you are the admin, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Group: Go to the group chat you wish to delete by tapping on it from the list of chats.
- Access Group Information: Within the group chat, tap on the group name or the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top right corner to open the group information menu.
- Select Group Settings: In the group info screen, tap on 'Group settings' at the bottom of the screen.
- Delete and Exit the Group: Scroll down and select 'Exit group'. You will be prompted with a message asking if you want to delete the group for everyone or just leave it. Tap on 'Delete group'.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, informing you that deleting the group cannot be undone and all messages will be removed from your phone. Tap on 'DELETE' to proceed.
- Final Confirmation: WhatsApp will ask for a final confirmation before permanently deleting the group. Tap on 'DELETE GROUP'.
Once you have completed these steps, the group will be deleted from all participants' devices, and no one will be able to recover it.