How to start a broadcast list in WhatsApp?

How to start a broadcast list in WhatsApp - briefly?

To create a broadcast list on WhatsApp, open the app and tap on the three dots or the more options icon at the top right corner. Select "New Broadcast" from the menu, then choose the contacts you want to add to your list. Tap "Create" to start sending messages to all selected contacts simultaneously.

How to start a broadcast list in WhatsApp - in detail?

Starting a broadcast list in WhatsApp is a convenient way to send messages to multiple contacts at once, ensuring that your message reaches everyone without them knowing who else received the same message. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create and manage a broadcast list on both Android and iOS devices:

Creating a Broadcast List on WhatsApp

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
2. Access the Chats Tab: At the bottom of the screen, tap on the "Chats" tab to view your list of conversations.
3. Create a New Broadcast List:
   • For Android: Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select "New broadcast".
   • For iOS: Tap on the "Broadcasts" option at the top left corner of the screen, then tap on the "New Broadcast" button.
4. Add Contacts to the List: You will be prompted to add contacts to your new broadcast list. Select the contacts you wish to include by tapping on their names. Once you have selected all desired contacts, tap on the checkmark or "Done" button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Send Your Message: After creating the broadcast list, you will be taken to a new chat window where you can type your message and send it to everyone in the list simultaneously.

Managing Your Broadcast List

1. Renaming the Broadcast List: To make it easier to identify your broadcast lists later, especially if you have multiple lists, tap on the name of the broadcast list at the top of the screen and enter a new name.
2. Adding or Removing Contacts:
   • To add more contacts, tap on the "Broadcast list" info at the top of the chat window and select "Add recipients". Choose the additional contacts you want to include and tap "Done".
   • To remove a contact, tap on the "Broadcast list" info, find the contact you wish to remove, and tap on the "X" next to their name. Confirm by tapping "Remove".
3. Sending Messages: Whenever you want to send a message to your broadcast list, simply type your message in the chat window and press the "Send" button. The message will be delivered to all contacts in the list simultaneously.

Important Tips

• Recipients Cannot Reply All: Recipients of broadcast messages cannot reply to all members of the list; their replies will only go back to you, not to other members of the list.
• Contacts See Your Number: Although recipients won’t see who else received the message, they will see your phone number as the sender.
• Broadcast Lists vs. Groups: Remember that broadcast lists are different from groups. In a group, all participants can see each other and interact with one another, whereas in a broadcast list, only you can send messages to the list, and recipients cannot see who else is on the list.

By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage your WhatsApp broadcast lists, making it easy to communicate with multiple contacts at once while maintaining privacy and control over your message distribution.