How to delete a chat as an admin in WhatsApp?

How to delete a chat as an admin in WhatsApp - briefly?

To delete a chat as an admin in WhatsApp, you need to first leave the group or remove all other members. Once you are the only member left, you can then delete the group chat.

How to delete a chat as an admin in WhatsApp - in detail?

To delete a chat as an admin in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. If you are not already logged in, enter your phone number and verify it using the OTP sent to your device.
  2. Access Group Info: For group chats, tap on the group name at the top of the chat screen. This will open the 'Group Info' page. For individual chats, you will need to delete the chat from your personal device as admins do not have the ability to delete individual chats remotely.

  3. Delete for Everyone (for Group Chats): In the 'Group Info' page, scroll down and tap on 'Media Visibility'. Here, you can choose whether new media sent to the group is visible only to administrators or to all participants. If you want to delete a specific message for everyone in the group, follow these steps:

    • Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is selected.
    • Tap on the trash icon at the top of the screen.
    • Confirm by tapping 'Delete' or 'Delete for Everyone'. This will remove the message from everyone's chat history, not just yours.

  4. Remove Participant (for Group Chats): If you need to remove a participant from the group:

    • Go back to the 'Group Info' page.
    • Tap on 'Members'.
    • Find the participant you want to remove and tap on their name.
    • Select 'Remove [Participant’s Name] from Group'.
    • Confirm by tapping 'Remove'. This action will also revoke their admin rights if they have any.

  5. Delete Chat (for Individual Chats): If you need to delete an individual chat:

    • Go back to the home screen of WhatsApp.
    • Long press on the chat you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
    • Tap on the trash icon to delete the chat.
    • Confirm by tapping 'Delete'. This will remove the chat from your device, but it will still be available on the other person's device unless they also delete it.

  6. Exit Group (if Necessary): If you are no longer an admin and need to leave the group:

    • Go back to the 'Group Info' page.
    • Scroll down and tap on 'Exit Group'.
    • Confirm by tapping 'Exit'. This action will remove you from the group, but you can always be added back if needed.