How to join a WhatsApp group from a link or QR code invite on your iPhone or Android

Group chats can be a great way to stay in touch with people.
If you’re wondering how to get into one on WhatsApp, don’t worry — the process is simple. If the group creator opts to use a link, sent via text message, to invite participants, then it’s even easier.
Here’s what you’ll need to do to join a WhatsApp group.

How to join a WhatsApp group You may be automatically added to a group if you’ve already chatted with the group creator on WhatsApp. If not, the process of joining a group via an invite link is easy, and it’s the same whether you have an Android or an iPhone:

Download WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on Android or the App Store on iPhone and create an account, if necessary.

Tap the “Install” button. Devon Delfino/Business Insider

Tap the link in the invite text — this will prompt WhatsApp to open on your phone.

Select “Join Group.”