How to close a WhatsApp group so that only admins can write?

How to close a WhatsApp group so that only admins can write - briefly?

To restrict writing in a WhatsApp group to only admin participants, the group settings need to be adjusted. This can be done by any admin by accessing the group info and selecting "Group Settings," then choosing "Send Messages" and setting it to "Admins Only."

How to close a WhatsApp group so that only admins can write - in detail?

To restrict a WhatsApp group so that only administrators can send messages, you need to adjust the group settings accordingly. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Navigate to the Group: Go to the chat window of the group for which you want to restrict messaging permissions.
  3. Access Group Settings: Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open the group information page.
  4. Group Participants List: On the group information page, tap on the "Participants" option to view the list of all members in the group.
  5. Edit Group Info: In the participants list, tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with various options.
  6. Group Settings: Select "Group settings" from the menu that appears.
  7. Send Messages: Under the "Send messages" section, you'll see three options:

    • Only admins: Only group administrators can send messages in the group.
    • Everyone: All members of the group can send messages.
    • My contacts except...: You can specify which contacts within your address book are allowed to send messages.
  8. Select "Only admins": Tap on "Only admins" to restrict messaging permissions so that only administrators can write in the group.
  9. Confirm Changes: After making this selection, confirm the changes by tapping "OK."
  10. Exit Group Settings: Press the back button or tap outside the settings menu to return to the main chat window of your WhatsApp group.

By following these steps, you have successfully restricted the group so that only administrators can send messages. This setting ensures better control over the content shared within the group and helps maintain order and relevance in group communications.