WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms among users. WhatsApp keeps bringing new updates for its users. Recently it has launched a new feature called channels. This feature is not available to everyone. Currently, it may be in Beta mode and is available only to few users. To access the channel feature, you need to update your WhatsApp Messenger from the Google Play Store. 

Now let us discuss more about WhatsApp channel feature in detail. This channel feature will allow you to follow different channels run by popular individuals and organizations just like Twitter. You can stay connected with them and know about their latest updates.

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How to find and join channels on WhatsApp

Now that you are well aware of the WhatsApp channel feature you may wish to know: How to find and join channels on WhatsApp.

1. Go to Google Play store and look for the WhatsApp messenger app. Now click on the update button to update the app.

2. Now open the Whatsapp messenger on your smartphone.

3. Now, go to the updates section in the WhatsApp Messenger.

4. Now look for the channels option to search and find the channels.

 

5. Before continuing further you will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions. Click on the Agree and continue button.

6. You can choose out of the channels and click on the channels to follow them.

7. If you wish to save time then try finding out a channel using ghe search bar. Just type the name of the channel that you wish to follow.

That’s it! This is how you can find & join WhatsApp channels in easy steps.

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How to Create a WhatsApp Channel?

Just like other popular channels you may create a channel with your name, description, etc. The channel feature may not be available to everyone. Soon, it may be available to everyone.

Let us check the steps to create a channel on WhatsApp.

Open the WhatsApp Messenger & slide to the Updates section within the app.

Click on the + icon to create a channel

Now tap on the Get Started button.

Continue with the prompts shown on the screen.

Now add a name and description for your channel.

Now click on the Create channel option to create your WhatsApp channel.

Features of Whatsapp Channels

• Enhanced Security: Whatsapp has kept security in mind while creating the channel feature. None of the private details like the phone number, or address of the channel creator will be visible to the channel followers.
• Advanced Channels Update: Channels will be visible for joining according to your preferences. It will show channels that may be reflect your area of interest.
• Reactions: For any channel posts, you can directly react with the stickers and emojis to give feedback.
• Forwarding Access: It is quite easy to forward the posts and videos from the group. An additional link from same domain will also be provided.

So, these were the features of WhatsApp channels. We hope that you have understood how to create and join channels. Stay tuned to Techadvises for more such tech updates.