Channel IdeasWhatsApp's help page "How to create a WhatsApp Channel" gives these steps on the web version: open the channels area and choose to add a channel, click Create channel and Continue, add a channel name and an optional description, add an optional icon, then Create channel. You can change the name, description or icon at any time. Steps differ slightly on Android and iPhone, so follow the app.
Admins
The page says you can invite up to 16 additional channel admins. Admins can change channel info and settings, create, edit and delete updates and see all available channel metrics.
Pin and share
You can pin up to two channels at the top of your list. Your channel has a link and a QR code that you can share in chats, status and other apps. Our QR code guide has printing tips for QR codes in general.
Verification
The page notes that channel verification was not publicly available yet when we read it. Keep WhatsApp updated to see new features.
Before you create one
- Choose a subject you can post about for months. See the idea lists.
- Write a name and description.
- Plan the first ten updates so you do not start empty.
Channel facts on this page were read on 14 November 2026 on WhatsApp's help pages About WhatsApp Channels and How to create a WhatsApp Channel. WhatsApp changes the app often, so check the app for your own options.