How to Create a WhatsApp Channel, Let's Try It!

Since early September 2023, the latest features WhatsApp namely Channel (Channel) is present in Indonesia. So, many users are curious about how to create a WhatsApp Channel.

For those of you who use Telegram Also, maybe you are already familiar with this Channel One feature.

This WhatsApp channel is only one way, so users cannot reply to chats shared by the Channel Admin.

So, for those of you who are curious about how to create a channel WhatsApp. Below you will show us how to do it, we can put it into practice straight away!

Also read: How to Use the WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature

What is a WhatsApp Channel?

Launching from the WhatsApp Blog page, Channels are a one-way broadcast feature for Admins to send text, videos, photos, stickers and even polls.

This channel was first introduced in Columbia and Singapore in June 2023, and is now available in 150 countries, including being present in Indonesia since early September.

Channels are a feature for receiving the latest information from figures, organizations, companies and communities which is distributed via WhatsApp chat broadcasts.

To search for Channels on WhatsApp, it's actually quite easy, you just go to the "Updates" tab and later there you will find a verified Channel account.

There are many types of channels that you can follow, such as Entertainment, Sport, Business, Organizations and many more so you can get information from the channels you follow.

Actually, you can follow the Channel in two ways, namely by searching and following the Channel manually via the "Search" feature in the Channel.

And secondly, you can join the channel via an invitation link shared via Chat, Email or WhatsApp Status.

You can find this Channel feature in the status "Update" tab, where you can directly follow the Channel and can immediately see the updates on that tab.

As a Channel admin, your cellphone number and profile will not be visible to followers. Apart from that, Admins will block screenshots and forward messages from their followers so that these messages will be more private.

Also read: WhatsApp Releases Feature to Mute Unknown Calls

How to Create a WhatsApp Channel

Launching from the page FAQ WhatsApp, there is a way to create a WhatsApp Channel on Android, iPhone and Web & Desktop.

The following is how to create a WhatsApp Channel, see the steps below!

1. Open WhatsApp on your cellphone, then open the Updates tab.
2. Click and select New Channel.
3. Click Start and Follow the instructions.
4. Add a Channel Name to create a Channel Name (You can change the Channel Name at any time).
5. Customize Channel: You can customize your Channel by adding a Channel Description and Profile Photo.
   • Add Channel Description: You can write a description of your channel.
   • Add a Channel Profile Photo: You can use your Channel with a photo or image that describes your Channel.
6. Click Create Channel and Finish.

Also read: How to Use the Share Screen Feature on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Channel Function

For those of you who want to create a WhatsApp Channel, here are the functions. What do you think?

1. Get the Latest Information: Of course, you will get the latest information about the accounts you have followed for the last 30 days.
2. One Way Interaction: Only Channel admins can share messages with their followers, but their followers can only respond with Emojis or Poll answers.
3. Privacy & Security Maintained: With the WhatsApp Channel, both admins and their followers will have their privacy protected. Because the Channel Admin's telephone number and profile will not be known to the Followers and vice versa.

Also read: How to Make WhatsApp Status Using Voice

So, that's how to create a WhatsApp Channel. If you're really curious, you can try it!

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