WA TemplatesCommunity and group admin messages
Welcome, rules and reminders in groups.
A group works well when members know why it exists and how to behave. A short welcome message and a pinned rule reduce arguments. Tone should be friendly and clear.
Pin the rules and welcome members by name. People follow rules they have seen.
Welcome to ____! This group is for ____. Please introduce yourself in a line and read the rules at the top.
Hello all, please keep the group on topic. Greetings and forwards can go to personal chats.
Dear members, please do not share unverified news or links. Check before you forward.
Hello all, our next meeting is on ____ at ____. Please reply with your name if you are coming.
Dear members, please be respectful. Posts with insults or abuse will be removed.
Hello all, please mute the group if there are too many messages. You can find old notices in the pinned message.
Dear members, a reminder to pay the monthly contribution of Rs ____ by ____. Please send a screenshot to the treasurer.
Hello all, we are happy to have ____ join us. Please welcome them.
Using these messages
Tap Copy and paste the message into WhatsApp, or tap "Send on WhatsApp" to open WhatsApp with the message ready. Fill every blank (____) with your own detail before you press send. Change a word or two so that it sounds like you. The guide to short business messages explains the pattern behind them.
Questions people ask
What do the blanks (____) mean?
They show where to type your own detail, such as a name, a date or an amount. Fill every blank before you send.
Can I send the same message to many people?
We advise against bulk sending to people who did not ask. See bulk messages and consent.