How to close a WhatsApp group you created - briefly?
To close a WhatsApp group that you created, open the group and tap on the group name at the top of the screen. Then, scroll down and select "Exit Group" to leave and effectively close the group.
How to close a WhatsApp group you created - in detail?
To close a WhatsApp group that you have created, follow these detailed steps:
- Open the WhatsApp Group: Firstly, open the WhatsApp application on your device and navigate to the group you wish to close. Ensure you are the admin of this group, as only admins can delete groups.
- Access Group Information: Within the group chat, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. This will bring you to the 'Group Info' page where you can manage various settings related to the group.
- Members List: Scroll down to see a list of all members in the group. You will notice that each member has an 'I' (information) icon next to their name.
- Remove All Members: To close the group, you need to remove all participants. Start by tapping on one member’s 'I' icon and then selecting 'Remove [Member Name] from Group'. Confirm this action when prompted. Repeat this process for each member in the group until everyone has been removed.
- Exit the Group: Once you have removed all members, you will be the only person left in the group. Tap on the group name at the top again to go back to 'Group Info'. Scroll down and select 'Exit Group' at the bottom of the list. This action will remove you from the group and effectively close it, as there are no other members remaining.
- Confirmation: After exiting, you may be prompted with a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to leave the group. Confirm this action to finalize the closure of the group.
By following these steps, you will successfully close a WhatsApp group that you have created.