WhatsApp group introduction message: 12 samples for members and newcomers
What to write as your first message in a WhatsApp group: 12 short introduction samples for work, class, community and business groups, in plain English.
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A good introduction in a WhatsApp group is three lines: your name and what you do, why you are in the group, and what you hope to get from it. Post it once, after you have read the description, and do not tag everyone. Below are twelve samples to adapt; replace the square brackets.
Work and professional groups
Hello everyone, I am [name], joining [team] as [role] from [date]. I will be working with [area]. Happy to connect, and please tell me where I can read the team's ways of working.Hi all, I am [name], a [profession] in [city]. I am here to learn from [topic] and share what I know about [topic]. Please message me if you need [skill].Hello, [name] here. I do [service] for [kind of client]. I am looking forward to the discussions and will keep my posts to the group's topic.Hi, I am [name] from [business]. Thanks for adding me. I will read the rules and keep to them. Looking forward to the updates.School, college and community groups
Hello, I am [name], parent of [child] in Class [x]. Glad to be here. I will keep my posts to class matters.Hi everyone, I am [name], new in [batch]. Looking forward to studying together. Please share the timetable and the notes link.Hello neighbours, I am [name] from flat [number]. I have just moved in. Happy to help with [skill] and glad to know the building better.Hi, I am [name]. I play [sport] at [level] and I am based in [area]. Looking for [people to practise with].Short ones
Hello all, I am [name] from [place/company]. Glad to join.Thanks for adding me. I am [name], a [role]. I will mute the group when I am busy and read the pinned message.Hi, I am [name], attending [session] on [date]. Keen to meet people in [field].Thank you, [admin name]. I am [name] from [city]. I have read the rules.What should you avoid?
- Your phone number or address. Others can see your number already.
- Selling in your first message, unless the group is for it.
- Tagging everyone. In large groups only admins can use @all.
- Long life stories. People read on phones, between other things.
If you are the admin writing a welcome for newcomers, see group welcome messages. For introducing yourself to a customer on WhatsApp, see the introduction message guide.
Questions
What should I write as my first message in a WhatsApp group?
Your name, what you do or why you are there, and what you hope to gain, in two or three lines.
Should I tag everyone when I introduce myself?
No. In groups over 32 members only admins can use @all, and it is unwelcome in any case.
Should I put my number in my introduction?
No. Members can already see it in Group info.