HOW TO CREATE WHATSAPP CHANNEL ON ANDROID, IOS AND DESKTOP APP
A WhatsApp channel typically refers to a communication channel or platform that uses WhatsApp as its primary messaging medium. It's a way for businesses and organizations to interact with their customers, clients, or users using the WhatsApp messaging app.
WhatsApp Business API allows companies to set up WhatsApp channels to send notifications, provide customer support, and engage with users in a more professional and automated manner. These channels can be used for various purposes, such as sending order updates, answering customer inquiries, or sharing important information.
The introduction of WhatsApp Channel has been in various conversations for quite a while now. They've also copied Telegram in this regard. Though it is not a thing of suprise or strange to telegram users, the company gave a hint on this new feature some months back without stating the exact date it would be available to the general public. At long last, the feature we have all been waiting for is here. WhatsApp has finally rolled out a new update which introduces “Channels”. As a whole new feature, finding your ways around it can be quite confusing, which is why we are here to guide you through the steps in creating a WhatsApp Channel.
What is WhatsApp Channel?
Before we go through the process of creating a WhatsApp Channel, let’s take a moment to understand this feature. Take WhatsApp Channel as your private newsletter on WhatsApp. As the owner of a WhatsApp Channel, you can share updates with your subscribers directly on the app.
As a subscriber, you can search for your favorite Channels and subscribe to them. In this case, you receive all updates directly on WhatsApp. This feature also takes care of your privacy. Other subscribers will not know if you have subscribed to the channel. Same way, your WhatsApp details are also hidden from other subscribers and the administrators of the channels.
How to Create WhatsApp Channel on Android
Follow these steps to create a new channel on Android:
- 1. Download Latest WhatsApp version (at least version 2.23.18.79)
- 2. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- 3. Go to the “Updates” tab.
- 4. Tap the “+” icon (or equivalent) and select “New channel.”
- 5. Tap “Get started” and follow the on-screen prompts.
- 6. Add a channel name to complete the creation of your channel. You can change the name later if needed.
- 7. You have the option to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon, or you can choose to do this later.
- 8. Finally, tap ‘Create Channel‘ to start your new WhatsApp Channel.
How to Create WhatsApp Channel non iOS (iPhone)
To create a channel on iOS, follow these steps
- 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- 2. Go to the Updates tab
- 3. Scroll down and Tap the “Create Channel” option.
- 4. Tap “Get Started” and follow the on-screen prompts to set up your channel.
- 5. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can change the name later if needed.
- 6. You can customize your channel by adding a description and an icon at this point, or you can choose to do it later.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a channel on WhatsApp. Start sharing updates and information with your followers now.
How to Create WhatsApp Channel on Web or Desktop Version
Follow these steps to create a channel on WhatsApp Web:
- 1. Open WhatsApp Web and go to the Channels section by clicking on the Channels icon.
- 2. Click on the “Create channel” option.
- 3. Click “Continue” and follow the on-screen prompts to set up your channel.
- 4. Add a channel name to complete the channel creation. You can change the name later if needed.
- 5. You can customize your channel by adding a description and an icon at this point, or you can choose to do it later.
You’re all set! You’ve successfully created a channel on WhatsApp Web. Start sharing updates with your subscribers.
Conclusion
As a new channel, you may have to share your channel link with others in order to get new subscribers. Subscribers can also search for your channel name to find your channel. To see your channel link and share with others:
Open Channels in WhatsApp
Click on Channel, then select your channel name.
You should locate your channel link here. You can copy the link and begin sharing in order to grow your channel.
Note: Please note that this feature is still rolling out one region after the other. Hence, it may take a while for the feature to be available in your region. Certain features like being able to create a channel may also not be available currently in all regions. Therefore, you may be able to subscribe to new channels but not be able to create a new channel now.
If the feature is not available yet on your app, you may have to consider updating your app to the latest version via your respective app stores in order to start enjoying all the lates features of WhatsApp including Channels.