This article explains how to create a group on WhatsApp and use it to send messages that only you can view. You must first create a new group, then remove all other participants until you are the only remaining member.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Creating a New Group
Step 1. Open WhatsApp on Android
The icon looks like a green speech bubble containing a white handset.
Step 2. Tap the menu button
It depicts three vertical dots and is located at the top right. A drop-down menu will open.
Step 3. Tap New Group
It is the first item in the drop-down menu. This will create a new group.
Step 4. Tap a friend's name
A check mark will appear next to its image. All selected friends will appear at the top of the contact list.
You can scroll down to see all your contacts or tap the magnifying glass icon to use the search function
Step 5. Tap the button at the bottom right:
features a white dart in a green circle.
Step 6. Tap Insert Group Subject
This text field is located at the top of the screen. You will be able to enter the name of the group.
Step 7. Enter the group name by typing it on the mobile keyboard
Step 8. Tap the button with a check mark in a green circle
It is located under the group name. This will confirm the creation and the new group window will open.
Part 2 of 2: Remove Friends from the New Group
Step 1. Tap the menu button
It depicts three vertical dots and is located at the top right. A drop-down menu will open.
This drop-down menu can be used within any conversation to search the chat or silence notifications
Step 2. Tap Group Info
It is the first item on the drop-down menu. A page will open indicating the name of the group and a list of all participants included.
Step 3. Scroll to the list of Attendees
In this menu you can add new members or remove current ones.
Step 4. Tap and hold a friend's name
A pop-up menu will open that will allow you to send messages to the user, see their profile, name them administrator, remove them from the group or confirm a code.
Step 5. Tap the Remove button
A pop-up window will appear to confirm.
Step 6. Tap OK to confirm and remove the user from the group
Step 7. If you have added other participants, remove them as well following the same procedure until you are the only member of the group
You can then use it to send yourself to-do lists, useful links, and other messages. Only you will be able to view them and no one else will have access to this content.
