How to create a WhatsApp group link for others to join

 In 2026, creating a WhatsApp group link remains a standard feature for group administrators to invite others quickly. 

Prerequisites

Admin Rights: Only group administrators can generate and manage group invite links by default.

Active Group: You must have an existing group or create a new one first. 

How to Generate the Link (By Device)

The steps are consistent across most versions of WhatsApp in 2026:

Android:

Open the group chat and tap the group subject/name at the top.

Scroll down to the Participants section.

Tap Invite via link.

iPhone:

Open the group chat and tap the group name at the top.

Scroll down and tap Invite to Group via Link.

WhatsApp Web / Desktop:

Select the group chat and click the group name at the top.

Click Members or scroll down to the participants list.

Click Invite to group via link. 

Options for Sharing

How to create a WhatsApp group link for others to join

Once you have accessed the invite screen, you can:

Send Link via WhatsApp: Directly select contacts within the app.

Copy Link: Copy the URL to your clipboard to paste it in emails, social media bios, or other messaging apps.

Share Link: Use your phone’s native sharing menu to send the link to other applications.

QR Code: Generate a scannable code, which is ideal for physical posters or offline events. 

Security and Management

Resetting Links: If a link is being misused by unintended users, admins can tap Reset link (or Revoke link) to deactivate the old one and generate a fresh URL.

Approval Settings: Admins can turn on Approve New Members in the group permissions to manually review anyone who tries to join via the link.

Participant Limit: Groups in 2026 support up to 1,024 members. Once this limit is reached, the invite link will show an error to new users.