How to make someone else an admin in WhatsApp?

How to make someone else an admin in WhatsApp - briefly?

To make someone else an admin in a WhatsApp group, the current administrator needs to open the group chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "Group info," and then tap on the participant's name. From there, they can choose "Make Admin" to grant administrative privileges.

How to make someone else an admin in WhatsApp - in detail?

To appoint a new administrator in a WhatsApp group, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open the Group Chat: Launch WhatsApp on your device and navigate to the group where you want to add a new admin.
  2. Access Group Info: Tap on the group name at the top of the chat screen. This will take you to the "Group Info" page.
  3. View Group Participants: Scroll down until you see the list of participants in the group.
  4. Select the New Admin: Find and tap on the participant whom you wish to make an admin. A menu will appear with several options.
  5. Promote as Admin: In the menu, tap on "Promote to Admin." This action will immediately grant the selected participant administrative privileges within the group.
  6. Confirm the Promotion: WhatsApp may ask you to confirm the promotion. Simply tap "OK" or "Confirm" to finalize the process.
  7. Adjust Admin Permissions (Optional): After promoting the new admin, you can customize their permissions if needed. Tap on the group name again to go back to the "Group Info" page. Scroll down and select the newly promoted admin. Choose between three levels of admin permissions:

    • Admin: Can add or remove participants and change group info.
    • Moderator: Can delete messages and remove participants but cannot change group info.
    • Participant: Has no special privileges and can only send messages to the group.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp groups and ensure that responsibilities are appropriately delegated among trusted members.