How to create WhatsApp Channel: A step-by-step guide

You must be familiar with WhatsApp Channels, a recently launched feature on WhatsApp, if not, then Gadinsider is here to keep you in the loop of the developments taking place in social media sphere.

WhatsApp Channel is a feature which which is mainly designed to oversee the marketing needs of business users of WhatsApp. Right from the time when tipsters offered a sneak peek into it, the WhatsApp Channel has become all the rage for WhatsApp and non-WhatsApp users alike.

Allowing one single entity (user) to tap into masses by sending bulk messages to their audiences, this feature serves as a one-to-many broadcast tool, particularly for those having the presence of their businesses on WhatsApp and eager to expand their reach. 

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Provided the competition has escalated in the commercial sector to outdo others, people are so much into WhatsApp Channel and willing to come across an easiest way to make one for themselves. 

Follow the steps listed below to create a WhatsApp Channel on your Android or iOS devices. 

Here's how you can create a WhatsApp Channel

How to create WhatsApp Channel on Android 

1. On your Android device, open your WhatsApp (Business) App, and go to the Updates tab.
2. Tap the "plus" icon, and select New channel.
3. Click Continue to continue through the onscreen prompts.
4. Add a channel name to finish setting up your channel. You can change the name at any time.
5. Customise your channel: You can start to customise your channel right away by adding a description and icon to it.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Once you're finished, click Create channel, and you’re done!

How to create WhatsApp Channel on iOS devices

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, and go to the Updates tab.
2. Tap on the "plus" icon, and select Create Channel.
3. Tap Get Started, and continue through the onscreen prompts.
4. Add a channel name to finish setting up your channel. You can change the name at any time.
5. Customise your channel: You can start to customise your channel right away by adding a description and icon to it.
6. 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.
7. 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.