Learn how to delete administrators from a WhatsApp channel to remove the administrator role from a person; the action can only be performed by the channel owner
You can delete administrators from a channel Whatsapp from the settings section if you are the owner of the channel. By tapping the name of the channel you own you will be able to view the list of administrators and select the ones you want to remove from the role.
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Additionally, an administrator can opt out of this role at any time and choose the “stop being an administrator” option within the channel.
How to delete administrators from a WhatsApp channel
If you are the channel owner, follow these steps to remove an administrator (the action is the same for all versions of Messenger):
- Log in to your WhatsApp channel;
- Tap the channel name;
- Select the name of the person you want to remove;
- Choose “Remove from administrators list” and confirm.

The channel owner and other administrators will be notified when someone leaves or is removed from the administrators list. The removed administrator will continue to follow the channel even after removal.
How to stop being a channel administrator
If you are an administrator and want to leave your role, follow these steps:
- Open the channel on WhatsApp;
- Tap the channel name to access the settings;
- Select your name from the list of followers;
- Choose the “Stop being an administrator” option;
- Tap “ok” to confirm the action.

Can the owner stop being a director?
It is not possible to abandon the administration function of a channel on WhatsApp if you have the space. However, you can Transfer ownership and set a new owner for your channel – and therefore be able to stop being an administrator.
See also how to delete a WhatsApp channel.
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