How to Invite People to a WhatsApp Group Using a Link

Tap each step to follow along in order.

  1. Open the group chat you want to invite people to

    Go into the existing group chat you want to add new members to.

  2. Tap the group name to open group info

    Tapping the group name at the top opens the group info screen with member and invite settings.

  3. Why it matters

    You do not need anyone's phone number saved in your contacts -- one shared link lets several people join at once, which is convenient for events or gatherings.

No need to add every phone number one by one

When a lot of people need to join an event or gathering, sharing a single link is much faster than typing in each phone number individually to invite them one at a time.

Reset the link if you want tighter control

Because anyone with the link can join, group admins can revoke and regenerate the link at any time from group info, instantly making the old link unusable if it was shared more widely than intended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the invite link expire?

The link itself does not expire automatically, but an admin can reset it at any time from group info, which immediately invalidates the old link.

Can anyone who has the link join?

Yes, anyone who has the link can join the group, so it is safest to share it only with people you trust.