How to leave a group in WhatsApp forever - briefly?
To leave a WhatsApp group permanently, open the group chat, tap on the group name at the top, scroll down and select "Exit Group," then confirm your decision. This action is irreversible; you will not be able to rejoin the group without an invitation from a member.
How to leave a group in WhatsApp forever - in detail?
To permanently leave a WhatsApp group, you need to follow these steps:
- Open the Group: First, open the WhatsApp application on your device and navigate to the group you wish to leave.
- Access Group Info: Once inside the group, tap on the group name at the top of the screen to access the "Group Info" section. This will provide you with an overview of the group's members and settings.
- Find the Exit Option: Scroll down until you find the "Exit Group" option. This is usually located towards the bottom of the page.
- Confirm Your Decision: Tapping on "Exit Group" will prompt a confirmation dialog. WhatsApp asks for your confirmation to ensure that this action is intentional. You will see options such as "Cancel" and "Exit."
- Complete the Process: Select "Exit." This action will immediately remove you from the group, and you will no longer receive messages or notifications from that group.
- Delete Group Chat (Optional): If you want to completely rid your device of any traces of the group, you can also delete the group chat. To do this, go back to your list of chats, find the group, swipe left on it (for iOS), or press and hold on it (for Android). You will see an option to delete the chat. Selecting this will permanently remove all messages and media related to that group from your device.
It is important to note that leaving a WhatsApp group does not delete the group itself; it only removes you as a participant. Other members of the group will still be able to communicate with each other, and the group's history will remain intact for them. Additionally, if you are an admin of the group, you may need to first transfer your admin rights to another member before exiting the group.
By following these steps, you can permanently leave a WhatsApp group and ensure that you no longer receive messages or notifications from it.