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Managing group admins

Any admin in the group can make a participant an admin. A group can have an unlimited number of admins.
Note: The original creator of a group can't be removed and will always remain an admin unless they exit the group.

To make a participant an admin:

1. Go to the group, then tap the subject.
   • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then tap Menu > Group info.
2. Tap the participant you want to make an admin.
3. Tap Make group admin.

To dismiss an admin:

1. Go to the group, then tap the subject.
   • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then tap Menu > Group info.
2. Tap the admin you want to dismiss.
3. Tap Dismiss as admin.

To make multiple participants admins at the same time:

1. Go to the group, then tap the subject.
   • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then tap Menu > Group info.
2. Tap Group settings > Edit group admins.
3. Check the participants you want to make admins.
4. Tap the green check mark when you're finished.

To dismiss multiple admins at the same time:

1. Go to the group, then tap the subject.
   • Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then tap Menu > Group info.
2. Tap Group settings > Edit group admins.
3. Uncheck the admins you want to dismiss.
4. Tap the green check mark when you're finished.