Whatsapp Tips: How Can I Stop People From Adding To WhatsApp Groups?

Step 1

Open the Settings app on your device to begin adjusting your privacy settings.

Step 2

Tap on Privacy in the settings menu, then select Groups to manage group settings.

Step 3

Choose the Everyone option, allowing anyone, including non-contacts, to add you to groups.

Step 4

Select My Contacts if you want only contacts in your address book to add you.

Step 5

Choose My Contacts Except... to exclude specific contacts from adding you to groups.

Step 6

If excluded contacts try to add you, they must send a private group invite instead.

Step 7

Tap Video Off if prompted, to disable video in the group settings.