How to Restrict WhatsApp Group Activities

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WhatsApp Group Restrictions

WhatsApp offers several features that allow group admins to set boundaries and control the flow of information. Here’s a rundown of the restrictions you can apply to your WhatsApp group:

Enable WhatsApp Group Restrictions as an Admin

You don’t need to create a new group to make it restricted. All the existing groups can be restricted by changing a few settings. Let’s begin.

Stop Members From Editing Group Info and Settings

Admins can stop members from changing any group information, including group name, picture, and description. Since a group can have multiple admins, all the admins have the right to change these settings. To do so, follow the below steps.

Step 1:Open theWhatsApp groupwhose privacy settings you want to change. Tap thetop barwhere the group name is written.

Step 2:Now, tap onGroup permissions.

Step 3:Under Group permissions, toggle offEdit group settings.

Once you enable the setting, a notification will appear in the group saying that the admin changed the group setting.

Make Only Admin Send Messages

When enabled, only the admins can send messages to the group. The other members can’t reply to the messages in the group; they can only read them. However, unlike broadcasts, members can still see each other in the group.

Step 1:Open thegroupyou want to restrict and tap thetop bar. Then, tap onGroup permissions.

Step 2:Under Group permissions, toggle offSend messages.

Once the option is enabled, the message box in such a group will be replaced by a text that says Only admins can send messages.

Adding New Members

By default, any group member can add others to the group, leading to a flood of unwanted participants. However, you can change this setting. Here’s how.

Step 1:Open thegroupyou want to restrict and tap thetop bar. Then, tap on theGroup permissionsoption.

Step 2:Under Group permissions, toggle onAdd other members.

That’s it. From now on, only the group admins can add new members.

Approving New Member Requests

By enabling the approval feature, admins can review and approve each new member before they join. Here’s how to enable it.

Step 1:Open thegroupyou want to restrict and tap thetop bar. Then, tap onGroup permissions.

Step 2:Under Group permissions, toggle onApprove new members.

Admins will now have control over who can join, preventing any uninvited guests from slipping in.

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Last updated on 01 August, 2024

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