How to Connect with WhatsApp Channels and What They Are

There is no denying that WhatsApp is an incredibly effective communication tool in the modern world and with the addition of Channels they are definitely moving it forward. Similar to Telegram Channels WhatsApp Channels facilitate you to follow your favorite artists, celebrities, companies and well you get the picture. This guide aims to provide you a thorough understanding of WhatsApp Channels as well as useful tips for maximising the use of this recently introduced feature. So let's get started!

How Do WhatsApp Channels Work?

If you use Telegram you are likely familiar with how the idea of Channel occurs. Similar steps were followed by WhatsApp to add a Channels feature to its messaging platform. WhatsApp Channels are one-way broadcasting options for simultaneously connecting with a large number of subscribers or followers. Because of this officials can swiftly spread information to an infinite number of recipients at once. Followers are able to reply to messages but cannot send any of their own in channels.

WhatsApp first revealed the arrival of Channels in June and just a few days ago the function officially launched worldwide. Now users can use WhatsApp Channels to their full potential whether they are regular users or content creators. Although it appears to be restricted to a small number of users the option to build Channels is also being rolled out. All of the Channels you have followed can be viewed. 

Remember that in order to receive updates from a channel you must follow it and turn on alerts. So how can you subscribe to start a channel or join one on WhatsApp? How can you stop following one when you join it? How can you delete one after creating it? How are these WhatsApp Channels shared? 

How to Join a WhatsApp Channel

You have already advanced if you can use WhatsApp's Channels feature because it is easy to join a channel. A WhatsApp Channel can be joined using one of two procedures. Look down below.

Method 1: Use the Updates tab to join channels

1. First open WhatsApp then select the Updates tab.

2. At the bottom of the screen you can choose to Find Channels. Touch it.

3. A list of all the WhatsApp channels you can follow will now appear. You can manually search for the channel you want to follow by tapping the search symbol in the upper right corner of your screen or you can just touch the + icon next to each channel. the Channels tab will now display the creators or celebrities you followed. You only need to touch on the desired Channel to access the updates you want.

Now don't worry if you can't locate a WhatsApp Channel in your area. Where there is a lot going on WhatsApp has also offered a kind of filter. You can select channels not only according to which ones are the most active, well-liked or brand-new but also according to geography.

Method 2: Sign up through a WhatsApp channel link

you may easily join a WhatsApp Channel as well by Using the channel link that someone provides to you. Simply press the View channel button under the message when someone shares a channel link with you. After that that Channel will open and its top right-hand Follow button will be clickable. I'm done now. You joined a WhatsApp Channel using a channel link successfully. Very simple right?

How to Stop Following a WhatsApp Channel

You must unfollow a WhatsApp Channel in order to stop getting updates from that person and to remove the channel from your Updates feed.In case you're in doubt here's a brief explanation:

1. Open the Updates tab in your WhatsApp application.

2. A list of the channels you have added and followed is displayed here. Select anyone by tapping it.

3. A vertical three dot icon can be found in the top right corner. Tap it to choose Unfollow.

4. After that a pop-up window for confirmation will appear. 

That's it simply tap the Unfollow icon once more. A WhatsApp Channel has been successfully deactivated or deleted.

Unfollow WhatsApp channels in bulk instead

Now manually visiting each page and unfollowing it is naturally time consuming and not exactly ideal if you have added way too many channels. Consequently by utilising this straight forward approach you can unfollow all of your followed WhatsApp Channels at once:

1. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Updates section. Tap the See all button next to the Find channels tab.

2. Here you can find a complete list of Channels. You can now either manually search for your added Channels or find them in the list.

3. After that you will notice a tick icon next to each of these Channels. Toggle it

4. After that click Unfollow in the brief confirmation window that appears.

How to Create a WhatsApp Channel and Delete It

Prior to now only specific people and companies could create WhatsApp Channels. WhatsApp is now however beginning to push out the feature that allows more users to form Channels. The procedure is simple, and you will quickly be the administrator of a WhatsApp Channel. Furthermore it's simple to share a WhatsApp Channel and delete a Channel. 

How to Send a WhatsApp Channel to others

If you're attempting to attract people to follow excellent Channels like Beebom's sharing WhatsApp Channels can be helpful. For instance I first requested a coworker who had the Channels update to email me a link to the WhatsApp Channel because I hadn't received it. I discovered that the update wasn't yet active on my device by tapping on this link

Making the procedure simpler for your friends, Sharing Channels enables you to invite them to a certain WhatsApp channel they are looking for. Consequently here's how you may quickly distribute WhatsApp Channels:

1. Open the page for the channel you wish to share from the WhatsApp Channels section.

2. Select Channel details from the menu by tapping the vertical three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen.

3. There will be a button to share or forward a certain WhatsApp channel with your loved ones.

4. The Share button allows you to share the Channel link with everyone and everyone who is using your preferred app of choice but the 'Forward' option just lets you to share it directly within WhatsApp. You can copy the Channel URL using the Share button and share it with anybody anywhere.

Why am I unable to access or use WhatsApp channels?

As said earlier I checked to see if I had received the update by using a shared WhatsApp Channel link. You can try this approach as well if you see the Channels isn't available for you yet alert don't be concerned. It will take some time for WhatsApp Channels to reach your device because the feature is being phased in. Therefore keep checking to see if the Updates subsection of your WhatsApp app is visible. 

Here are a few typical remedies you can try:

Update WhatsApp: Visit the iOS App Store or Google Play Store to see if there have been any updates missed. Update WhatsApp if necessary.

Clear WhatsApp Cache: If you're using an Android device, you may need to do this if you still can't see the Updates tab. On Android, you can also force WhatsApp to restart. Users of iOS can attempt to uninstall and reinstall the messaging app.

Reinstall WhatsApp: To solve the problem you can just try uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp.

Restart your device: To see if the issue isn't with WhatsApp and instead is a typical fault on your device. The likelihood is that your device never initially registered the update. Restarting your cell phone will fix the issue.

If none of these approaches succeed you have merely not yet gotten the update. It will take some time for this update to reach every user because it appears to be server-side. Keep waiting you will soon receive the update. Recently a lot of helpful features have been added to WhatsApp including the ability to modify sent messages, SMS an unsaved number and publish a voice note as your status. Furthermore we got useful extras like WhatsApp video messages. However the Channels upgrade appears to be a significant improvement and enables it to compete with services like Telegram. So please share your thoughts on the newest Channels update in the comments!