WhatsApp is the main messaging app used across every region currently. For any purpose that are not official or informal uses, WhatsApp is used as the primary method of communication. Instead of sending separate messages to each individual Group and messages for groups are better to manage a large number of individuals.
How to add Someone to WhatsApp Group
WhatsApp lets us join 512 people to groups. Prior to that there was a limit of only 256. This was increased in recent times. In this post, we’re going to learn the procedure for adding someone to the WhatsApp group. Make sure you add them following a thorough verification process. If you accidental additions are made in the WhatsApp group be sure you remove the user of the WhatsApp group as soon as you can.
There are two methods for adding a person to a group which we’ll discuss in this article as well as the manual method of adding directly by the administrator, and the other option of inviting them via a link.
Adding Someone to WhatsApp Group by Admin
This is the most commonly used and simple method of adding an individual on this WhatsApp group. With this method, admins can add a member on this WhatsApp group. If you are an administrator for the WhatsApp group then follow the steps below.
Step 1. Start WhatsApp using either your iPhone or Android.
Step 2: Open the Group Chat. There, you can select the person to whom you’d like to add a new user.
Third step: tap the name of the group, and you’ll be directed directly to the Group Info section.
Step 4: Scroll down until you discover an option to add Participants. Click the option.
Step 5: Once you have completed this step you’ll be directed by the add participants section in which you will be able to see each contact that are on your phone who have an WhatsApp account.
Step 6: Next you’ll have the option of selecting each contact you want to include in the group. Once you’ve done that, click the Add option in the upper right hand corner if working with an iPhone. If you’re using the Android phone, tap the Green Tick icon located in the bottom of the right-hand corner.
This will allow you to add up to 512 members into the group. To add a new participant to the group this manner, the number must be saved to your phone. If you do not want to save a brand new number to join the group, you can use an invite-link method.
This approach is easy and helps the administrator. Follow the steps to
Step 1. Start the chat window of your WhatsApp Group on either the device of your choice: Android or iPhone
2. Click the name of the group, and you will be able to access the information page for the group.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and look for”Invite to Group through Link option.
Step 4: click the button; then, you’ll be able to get the invitation link in the next screen.
The 5th step is to copy and share the URL to anyone on WhatsApp. Anyone who has that link is able to become a member by simply clicking on it.
When sharing the WhatsApp invitation link to join the group Be aware that anyone who has the link is able to join the group on their own. Make sure to send the invite link to those who you trust.
If, for any reason you suspect that the link was shared with an unidentified individual Make sure you change the WhatsApp invite link for the group to ensure that there is no misuse.
WhatsApp invite links for groups can only be made by the administrator. But, it is able to share with anyone.
Conclusion
The options above are the most effective way to add a new participant to an WhatsApp group. If you’re joining directly via the contact, you could not require authorization from the group members. If you’re sharing the invite URL,
