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How to Change WhatsApp Group Name on Android and iPhone [2023]

Last Updated on June 27, 2023 by Bestusefultips

Here’s how to change the WhatsApp group name on Android and iPhone (iOS 16). First of all, create a WhatsApp group on your Android device. If not created, set a group or subject name for the WhatsApp group. WhatsApp group settings include send messages, edit group admins, and approve new participants options. If you’re a WhatsApp group admin, you can edit group settings, like who can change this group’s subject, icon, and description. They can also edit the disappearing message timer and keep or upkeep messages.

Anyone can change the group name of WhatsApp/subject name and WhatsApp group icon on Android or iPhone if they select all participants in group settings. You can edit the WhatsApp group description, group subject, add or remove admins if you’re a group admin, and also edit WhatsApp group info. Only WhatsApp group admins can add or remove participants in the group.

WhatsApp group is the best way to share photos, videos, and other data with your friends or family. One of the advantages of WhatsApp is that it supports all OS, such as Android, iPhone, Windows, Blackberry, and more.

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How to Change WhatsApp Group Name on Android and iPhone (iOS 16) 2023

Check out the settings below to change the subject’s name in the WhatsApp group on your Android and iPhone devices.

What is the WhatsApp Group Subject?

WhatsApp group subject is the name of your WhatsApp group. All participants can see this group name. You can also add emojis to your WhatsApp group name.

How to Change or Rename a Group Name (New name) on WhatsApp Android in 2023

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap on any WhatsApp Group you want to change the subject.

Open WhatsApp group on your Android phones

Step 3: Tap Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Change the name of the subject in the WhatsApp group Android

Step 4: Tap on Group info.

Group info settings on WhatsApp App Android

Step 5: Tap on Three vertical dots at the upper right.

How to Change WhatsApp Group Name on Android

Step 6: Tap on Change subject.

How Do you Rename a Group Name on WhatsApp Android

Step 7: Enter the new name/subject and tap on OK.

How to Edit a Group on WhatsApp

You can add the group description you want on your WhatsApp Android using the below settings. Participants of this group view this WhatsApp group description.

Step 1: Follow the above-given steps 1 to 4.

Add group description on WhatsApp Android Phones

Step 2: Tap on Add group description.

How Do You Edit a Group on WhatsApp

Step 3: Add group description and tap on OK.

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Where is WhatsApp Group Settings 2023?

You can find the WhatsApp group privacy settings and the WhatsApp group admin settings (Add & remove admins) on your Android phones and tablets.

Where is WhatsApp Group Settings

Open WhatsApp > Tap any WhatsApp group > Three vertical dots at the top right corner  > Group info > Three vertical dots > Group settings.

You can see edit group settings, send messages, edit group admins, and approve new participants.

How to Add WhatsApp Group Description on Android and iOS 16

The group description is visible to participants and people invited to this group.

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap WhatsApp Group name.

Step 3: Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap Group info.

Change Whatsapp Group Discussion on your Android

Step 5: Tap Add a group description.

Edit Group Description on WhatsApp on your Android

Step 6: Add group description and tap OK.

How to Mute Group Notifications on WhatsApp Android Phone

If you are annoyed by specific group notifications on Whatsapp Android, you can mute notifications for 8 hours/1 week/Always.

How to Mute Group Notifications on WhatsApp Android Phones and tablets

Open WhatsApp app > Tap Group name > Tap Three vertical dots (More) > Group info > Toggle on Mute notification > Choose from 8 hours/1 week/Always > OK.

Also, select Show notifications on the lock screen without noise on WhatsApp Android.

For Older WhatsApp Version

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone and tablet.

Tap on Chats on WhatsApp

Step 2: Go to the Chats tab on WhatsApp.

Step 3: Tap on any WhatsApp group or tap & hold the group you want to change the group subject name.

Tap on group info on WhatsApp

Step 4: Tap on Group info or Group subject name.

How to change WhatsApp group name on android

 

Step 5: Tap the Pencil icon at the top right corner.

Step 6: Enter the group’s new subject name and tap OK.

change WhatsApp group name on android

Now you can see the above screen on your Android phone or tablet after changing the WhatsApp group name on your Android device.

Above, you can see the steps to change the WhatsApp group name on Android device. If you’re having problems implementing the above-given steps, don’t hesitate to let me know in the comment box below, It would be a pleasure to help you. Stay and connect with us for the latest WhatsApp tips and tricks.

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