How to stop people from adding you to random groups on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has finally much-awaited group privacy controls to let users decide who can d m to random groups on WhatsApp. Before this, users h control over who can d m to WhatsApp groups and anybody could d you to any WhatsApp group without your consent. Interestingly, WhatsApp has ded this feature ahe of 2019 Indian General elections.

WhatsApp group happens to be one of important aspects to let multiple users connect with each or. For example family, friends, coworkers, classmates, etc.

“As people turn to groups for important conversations, users have asked for more control over ir experience,” WhatsApp said.

How to customise group privacy settings

WhatsApp has ded several new group privacy settings to its app. se settings help users control who can d m to WhatsApp groups. We show you how to customise se settings.

1. Update your WhatsApp. Go to Play Store and search for WhatsApp. Keep your WhatsApp up to date.
2. Open WhatsApp.
3. w, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups.
4. You have three options to choose from: Everyone, My contacts and body.
5. Choose option accordingly and hit ‘Done.’

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WhatsApp group privacy controls

w that we kw how to customise WhatsApp group privacy controls to allow or restrict people from ding you to groups, let’s see what se controls actually mean.

If you choose 'body,' you have to respond to every group joining request. In that case, person inviting you to a group will be prompted to send a private invite through an individual chat. If you choose 'my contacts' option, anyone from your WhatsApp can d you to groups without your consent.

How to create WhatsApp group

1. Go to WhatsApp.
2. Tap ‘More options’ icon at top right corner.
3. Tap New Group and d participants.
4. group subject and d a group icon.
5. Tap option ‘Done.’

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How to d people WhatsApp groups

You must be a group min to be able to d someone:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to your WhatsApp group chat window.
2. Tap on group name.
3. Scroll down and find an option to ‘d participants.’
4. ditionally, you can invite people to your group using a link.