> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.techloy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# How to Create a WhatsApp Channel
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-create-a-whatsapp-channel/
- Published: 2023-09-14T16:05:52.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-15T11:06:07.000Z
- Author: Techloy
- Tags: / Tech Guide, WhatsApp

[WhatsApp Channels](https://www.techloy.com/whatsapp-channels-is-global-how-to-use-it/) is a new feature that allows you to share updates and connect with your followers directly through WhatsApp.

Similar to Telegram's "Channels" feature, the feature serves as a one-way broadcast tool that allows users to receive updates from individuals and organizations that are of interest to them, all within the WhatsApp environment.

In this guide, we will provide the steps to create a channel on WhatsApp via Android, iPhone, and Web or Desktop.

[WhatsApp’s “Channels” feature is now available to global users – what it is and how to use itIn recent months, WhatsApp has been actively shipping various features to meet the diverse demands and use cases of its platform. The most recent addition is its “Channels” feature, which is now available globally. Similar to Telegram’s “Channels” feature, the feature serves as a one-way broadcast…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/07/techloy-avatar-1.png)TechloyEmmanuel Oyedeji![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2023/09/Whatsapp-channels.webp)](https://www.techloy.com/whatsapp-channels-is-global-how-to-use-it/)

### How to create a WhatsApp channel on Android

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, and go to the **Updates** tab.
2. Tap the + sign and select **New channel**.
3. Tap **Get Started** and continue through the onscreen prompts.
4. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can choose to change the name again at any time.
5. **Customize your channel:** You can choose to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or do it later.
- **Add a channel description:** Write a few words to help potential followers understand what your channel is about.
- **Add a channel icon:** Add an image from your phone or the web to stand out.
1. Tap **Create channel**, and you’re done!

💡

To get to your channel info page, open ****Channels** by clicking the ****Channels** icon, click your channel, and then your channel name, then click on ****Copy link**.

### How to create a WhatsApp channel on iPhone

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, and go to the **Updates** tab.
2. Tap the + sign and select **Create Channel**.
3. Tap **Get Started** and continue through the onscreen prompts.
4. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can choose to change the name again at any time.
5. **Customize your channel:** You can choose to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or do that later.
- **Add a channel description:** Write a few words to help potential followers understand what your channel is about.
- **Add a channel icon:** Add an image from your phone or the web to stand out.
1. Tap **Create Channel**, and that's it!

💡

To get to your channel info page, open ****Channels** by clicking the ****Channels** icon, click your channel, and then your channel name, then click on ****Copy link**.

### How to create a WhatsApp channel on the Web/Desktop

1. Open WhatsApp Web, and go to **Channels** by clicking the **Channels** icon
2. Click + and then **Create channel**.
3. Click **Continue** and continue through the onscreen prompts.
4. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can choose to change the name again at any time.
5. **Customize your channel:** You can choose to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or you can do that later.
6. **Add a channel description:** Write a few words to help potential followers understand what your channel is about.
7. **Add a channel icon:** Add an image from your phone or the web to stand out.
8. Click **Create channel**, and you’re good to go!

💡

To get to your channel info page, open ****Channels** by clicking the ****Channels** icon, click your channel, and then your channel name, then click on ****Copy link**.