How to make another person an administrator in a WhatsApp group - briefly?
To promote someone to an admin in a WhatsApp group, follow these steps:
- Open the group chat and tap on the group name at the top of the screen.
- Tap on "Group settings," then scroll down to "Participants" and select the person you want to promote. Tap on "Make admin."
How to make another person an administrator in a WhatsApp group - in detail?
To make another person an administrator in a WhatsApp group, follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Group Chat: Launch WhatsApp on your device and navigate to the group chat where you want to add a new administrator.
- Access Group Settings: Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open the group info page. Alternatively, you can tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Group Info".
- View Participants List: Scroll down to see a list of all participants in the group. Locate the person you want to promote to administrator status.
- Select the Participant: Tap on the name of the participant you wish to make an admin. This will open their profile within the group settings.
- Promote to Admin: In the participant's profile, you will see an option labeled "Make Admin". Tap on this option to promote the selected participant to administrator status.
- Confirm the Action: A confirmation dialog may appear asking if you are sure you want to make this person an admin. Confirm your decision by tapping "OK" or "Yes".
- Verify the Change: Go back to the group info page and check the list of administrators. The newly promoted admin should now be listed among the group's administrators.
Important Notes:
- Only group administrators have the authority to add new admins. If you are not an admin, you will need to request that an existing admin performs this task.
- Promoting someone to admin status gives them the ability to manage the group, including adding and removing members, changing the group icon, and adjusting group settings.
- If you change your mind later, you can demote an admin by tapping on their name in the group info page and selecting "Dismiss as Admin".