How to close a chat in WhatsApp as an administrator with deletion - briefly?
To close a chat in WhatsApp as an administrator with deletion, first tap on the group name at the top of the chat to open Group Info. Then, scroll down and select 'Delete Group', confirming your decision by tapping 'Delete' again when prompted.
How to close a chat in WhatsApp as an administrator with deletion - in detail?
As an administrator of a WhatsApp group, you may find yourself needing to close the chat and ensure all messages are deleted to maintain privacy or comply with certain regulations. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do this:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Group: Navigate to the group chat you wish to close and delete. Tap on it to open the conversation.
- Access Group Info: In the top right corner of the screen, you will see an icon that looks like three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on this icon to access the group info.
- Group Admin Options: In the group info section, scroll down until you find the option labeled "Group settings." Tap on it.
- Delete and Exit Group: Here, you will see an option that says “Exit group.” Tapping this will prompt a confirmation dialog. Confirm your action to leave the group. Note that simply exiting the group won’t delete messages; you must also delete the entire chat history to ensure all data is removed.
- Delete Chat History: After leaving the group, go back to the main chats screen and long-press on the group chat you just left. A menu will appear with several options. Select “Delete chat.” You’ll be given two choices: “Delete” or “Cancel.” Choose “Delete” to permanently remove the chat history from your device.
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask for confirmation one more time before deleting the chat. Confirm the action to proceed with the deletion.
- Verify Deletion: After confirming, you can check that the group chat has been deleted by going back to the main chats screen. The group should no longer be listed there.
By following these steps, you will have successfully closed the WhatsApp group as an administrator and ensured that all messages within the chat are deleted from your device. Keep in mind that this action is irreversible; once the chat history is deleted, it cannot be recovered.