WhatsApp Channels just launched, and companies are excited about the new marketing feature. But, how do you start your own channel? In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to create a WhatsApp Channel.
WhatsApp Channels are all the rage right now in the messaging and social media marketing world. The new one-to-many broadcast feature launched globally on September 13, 2023 and offers businesses a new option to send out bulk messages and increase their reach.
So, how can you get started with a channel? In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps of how to create a WhatsApp Channel.
How to create a WhatsApp Channel
Before you start, make sure your WhatsApp App is up to date
In order to create a WhatsApp Channel, you, of course need a WhatsApp account. If you are a private user, you can use the regular WhatsApp App to set up a new channel. Businesses can create a new channel through the WhatsApp Business App.
Because the feature just launched, the first step is to check if your WhatsApp is up to date. You can update it by going to your app store, searching for it, and manually launching the update.
If you don't see it after the update, it's possible that you don't have access to it yet, as WhatsApp is rolling out the feature gradually to users. In that case, you can sign up for the waitlist and get a notification once it's available to you.
🤔 Not sure what these channels are yet? Read our guide on the new WhatsApp Channels!
How to create a WhatsApp Channel on Android devices
- On your Android device, open your WhatsApp (Business) App, and go to the Updates tab.
- Tap the "plus" icon, and select New channel.
- Click Continue to continue through the onscreen prompts.
- Add a channel name to finish setting up your channel. You can change the name at any time.
- Customize your channel: You can start to customize your channel right away by adding a description and icon to it.
- The description should be a few words to help your followers understand what your channel is about, and what type of content they can expect.
- Your icon can be an emoji, a sticker, or an image. You can either upload an image or take one as you're setting up your channel.
- Once you're finished, click Create channel, and you’re done!
How to create a WhatsApp Channel on iOS devices
- Open WhatsApp on your phone, and go to the Updates tab.
- Tap on the "plus" icon, and select Create Channel.
- Tap Get Started, and continue through the onscreen prompts.
- Add a channel name to finish setting up your channel. You can change the name at any time.
- Customize your channel: You can start to customize your channel right away by adding a description and icon to it.
- The description should be a few words to help your followers understand what your channel is about, and what type of content they can expect.
- Your icon can be an emoji, a sticker, or an image. You can either upload an image or take one as you're setting up your channel.
How to create a WhatsApp Channel in your browser
- Open WhatsApp Web in your browser, and go to Channels by clicking the Channels icon.
- Click the "plus" symbol, and then > Create channel.
- Click Get Started, and continue through the onscreen prompts.
- Add a channel name to finish setting up your channel. You can change the name at any time.
- Customize your channel: You can start to customize your channel right away by adding a description and icon to it.
- The description should be a few words to help your followers understand what your channel is about, and what type of content they can expect.
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