How to close groups in WhatsApp - briefly?
To close a group on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open the group you want to leave and tap on the group name at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and select "Exit Group," then confirm your decision.
How to close groups in WhatsApp - in detail?
To close a group in WhatsApp, you need to follow several steps. It is important to note that once a group is closed, no new members can join without an invitation. Additionally, only administrators have the ability to add new members. Here’s how to close a group:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Group: Navigate to the group you wish to close. You can do this by tapping on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen and selecting the desired group from the list.
- Access Group Settings: Once inside the group, tap on the group name or the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner to access the group settings.
- Group Info: Select "Group info" from the dropdown menu. This will take you to a screen where you can see all the members of the group and their roles.
- Edit Group Settings: In the Group info screen, tap on the "Invite via link" option. If this option is already enabled (indicated by a green checkmark), proceed to the next step. Otherwise, you need to disable it first.
- Disable Invite Link: Tap on the toggle switch next to "Send me an invitation link". This will turn off the invite link feature, preventing new members from joining the group without an explicit invitation from an administrator.
- Verify Group is Closed: To ensure that the group is now closed, you can check if the "Invite via link" option has a red slash through it, indicating that the feature is disabled.
By following these steps, you have successfully closed your WhatsApp group, ensuring that only administrators can add new members and no one can join using an invite link.