2 Simple Ways to Leave a Group Chat on WhatsApp

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Quick ways to leave group chats silently on WhatsApp
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Do you want to remove yourself from a WhatsApp group chat? You can now leave group conversations without notifying other members (aside from the admins). Here's how to leave a group chat on WhatsApp using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap Chats .
  2. Tap a group chat.
  3. Tap the group name.
  4. Tap Exit Group at the very bottom.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Mobile App

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    On Android, this is at the top. On iOS, this is at the bottom.
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now.
    • You can leave a group on WhatsApp without anyone (except for the admin) knowing.
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    You'll see a list of recent messages from newest to oldest.
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    This is at the top.
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    This is in red at the bottom of the screen.
    • Group members can still check the group details for current members, but they won't be notified that you left.
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Using Desktop

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    If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now. [1]
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    You'll see a list of recent messages from newest to oldest.
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    You'll leave the group chat.
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    Can you reverse exit a group you have created?
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    No, however you can ask someone who has been assigned group admin to add you back.
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