Skip to content
WhatsApp

How to Create a WhatsApp Group

To create a WhatsApp group, tap the new chat button, choose New group, add people and give the group a name. A group can have up to 1,024 members.

Updated
Time
2 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Applies to
Android, iPhone

By Published Sep 21, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1 Open WhatsApp and tap the new chat button.
  2. 2 Tap New group and choose the people to add.
  3. 3 Tap Next and type a group name.
  4. 4 Tap Create.

Create a group on Android or iPhone

  1. Step 1: Start a new chat

    Open WhatsApp and go to Chats. On Android, tap the chat button at the bottom right; on iPhone, tap the new chat icon at the top right.

  2. Step 2: Tap New group

    Select New group at the top of the list.

  3. Step 3: Add participants

    Search for or tap the contacts you want to add, then tap the arrow or Next.

  4. Step 4: Name your group

    Type a group name. You can also add a group icon and turn on disappearing messages.

  5. Step 5: Create the group

    Tap Create (or the check mark). You’re the group admin.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can be in a WhatsApp group?

Up to 1,024 members.

Can I create a group without adding anyone?

No. You need to add at least one other person when you create a group.

How do I make someone else an admin?

Open the group info, tap the person’s name and choose Make group admin.

Summary

Tap the new chat button, choose New group, add people, name the group and tap Create.

Sources

Written by

James Chambo

Founder

James is the Founder and Senior Editor of OnlineHow with more than 20 years of experience in internet publishing.