How to add a person to a closed WhatsApp group - briefly?
To add someone to a closed WhatsApp group, you need to be an admin of the group. Tap on the group name at the top of the chat, then select "Group Info." From there, tap "Add Participant," and enter their phone number or search for them in your contacts.
How to add a person to a closed WhatsApp group - in detail?
To add a person to a closed WhatsApp group, follow these detailed steps:
- Understand Group Privacy Settings: WhatsApp offers three levels of privacy for groups: Public, Private, and Closed. In a Closed group, anyone can see the group exists but cannot join without an invitation.
- Admin Privileges: Only administrators have the power to add new members to a group, regardless of its privacy setting. If you are not an admin, you will need to request that one of the admins adds the person for you.
- Open WhatsApp and Select the Group: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Navigate to the group where you want to add a new member.
- Access Group Info: Once inside the group, tap on the group name at the top of the chat screen. This will open the 'Group Info' page.
- Invite via Link: On the 'Group Info' page, look for an option that says "Invite via link." Tapping this option generates a unique invite link for the group.
- Share the Invite Link: Copy the generated link and share it with the person you want to add to the group. You can share this link through any medium, such as WhatsApp message, email, or another messaging platform.
- Person Joins the Group: The recipient of the invite link will need to tap on the link to join the group. Once they do so, they will become a member of the closed WhatsApp group.
- Admin Approval (if required): Depending on the group settings, new members might need approval from the group administrators before they can officially join. If this is the case, the admin(s) will receive a notification to approve the new member.
- Confirm Addition: Once approved by an admin (if necessary), the person will be added to the group, and you will see their name in the list of group members.
Following these steps ensures that you can successfully add a person to a closed WhatsApp group while maintaining the privacy settings of the group.