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WhatsApp now allows users to transfer channel ownership
For a long time, WhatsApp has been testing a feature that offers other users the ability to manage channels, just like we do on groups. However, WhatsApp has now finally started rolling an ability to transfer channel ownership to elevate users’ experience and let the channel owner take a breath of sigh.
WhatsApp Channels serve as a one-way broadcasting tool, enabling administrators to send various types of content such as text messages, photos, videos, stickers, and polls. Therefore, with this new addition, now some more users will also be able to share content and participate in the channel.
With the latest 2.24.2.17 version of WhatsApp, a new option is added within the channel settings screen that allows the current channel owner to initiate the transfer process by selecting a new owner from the list of eligible users, but it will only be possible if the other party accepts your requests.
Once the new owner accepts the transfer request, they will assume full administrative rights over the channel, including the ability to manage channel settings and info. Notably, that owner will also have the ability to delete the channel, dismiss other administrators, and control the content posted within it.
However, the feature to transfer channel ownership is currently available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta. Therefore, it will start expanding to more users in the coming days or weeks.
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