On WhatsApp, almost anyone can add you to groups without asking. If you do not want this, you can deactivate the inclusion in chat groups by others.
As far as privacy is concerned, the standard setting for group chats is a weak point. Because anyone who has your number can easily add you to a WhatsApp group without being asked.
This automatically gives other group members access to your phone number, even if you actually didn’t want to share it.
Being included in WhatsApp groups without being asked can also be quite annoying. The group organizer should actually ask you beforehand whether you really want to join the chat group. A privately shared invitation via a join link is often the more appropriate way.
In WhatsApp you can easily prevent unwanted inclusion in chat groups for selected contacts or in general. The following sections show you how to do this.
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