We all know that WhatsApp has recently announced the launch of its WhatsApp channels feature in India. It plans to roll it out to over 150 countries and will bring private updates from organizations, Sports team Artists, and thought leaders that users can follow.
Once you create a WhatsApp channel you can easily share updates in Text, images, stickers, links, and videos. It also has a separate tab and the channel won’t be listed on the regular WhatsApp chat.
You can easily locate these channels in the new updates tab. WhatsApp channels allow you to receive updates from individuals and Organisations you care about within the WhatsApp application.
Similar to the telegrams channel features the feature server is a one-way broadcast that allows users to receive updates from individuals and organizations that are of interest to them all within the WhatsApp app.
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Here in this article, I am going to guide you on how to create WhatsApp channels and how to add members to them. So keep reading this complete tutorial without any skip.
How to create a WhatsApp channel on Android?
- First, you need to install WhatsApp Application on your Android.
- You need to open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone on go to the update tab.
- Select the Plus sign then select new channel.
- Now you need to click Get Started on continue through on-screen prompts.
- Add a channel name to finish Creating your channel. You can also choose to change the name again at any time.
- You can also customize your channel and add your description or do it later.
- Finally, click the Create Channel button.
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How to create a WhatsApp channel on an iPhone?
- Turn on your WhatsApp application on your iPhone and go to the update tab.
- Tap the + sign and select Create Channel.
- Now you need to click get started button and continue throw the on-screen instructions.
- Add a channel name to finish Creating your channel.
- You can also customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or do it later.
- Finally, click the Create Channel button.
How to create a WhatsApp channel using a PC?
- Open the WhatsApp web on your PC and go to the channels by keeping the channels icon.
- click + and then create a channel button.
- Now you need to click continue and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Had your channel name to finish Creating your channel.
- Click the Create channel and you are good to go.
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Key features of the WhatsApp channel:
WhatsApp channels provide Lots of features to users and admins for a more organized and interactive communication experience. Here we mentioned some of the features.
- In the enhanced version channels or organised for users based on their respective countries.
- Users can easily which channels are new most active or popular by the number of followers they have.
- The feature of reacting with emojis has been expanded to WhatsApp channels as well.
- Users Can express themselves using emojis and reactions.
- Admin can also ability to edit their updates. They can change within 30 days.
These are the best features of the WhatsApp channel.
How to share new updates on WhatsApp channel
After creating a WhatsApp channel you can easily share an update just like sending a message on WhatsApp. Just follow the below simple steps that help to share new updates on the WhatsApp channel.
- Go to the updates tab on your WhatsApp channel and open your channel.
- Now you need to write a message or image and click the send icon to send the update.
- Once you send the update on your channel then it will be public and can be seen by anyone on WhatsApp.