WhatsApp Events now lets you invite people without WhatsApp
WhatsApp Events can now send invitations to people who don't have the app. They open a link, see the details and RSVP, with no download or sign-up.
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giftdetect· the right gift in minutesYou can now invite someone to your party through WhatsApp even if they have never used it. WhatsApp has updated its Events feature so guests without an account can answer an invitation from a simple link.
The host creates an event in WhatsApp, fills in the details and adds a cover image to give the invite some personality. Then they generate an invitation link and send it to anyone, on WhatsApp or not. The person who gets it opens the link, reads the details and says whether they're coming. No app download, no new account.
How do you track who is coming on WhatsApp Events?
Responses land in the new events section, so you no longer have to dig through separate chats. You can see who confirmed, manage the invitations and send reminders. WhatsApp is also building a separate Events Home page. To find it, open the app, go to Settings and choose Events. It lists past and upcoming events, both the ones you created and the ones you were invited to, and lets you create custom invitations and follow confirmations.
The update adds a Plus-one option too. Guests can say whether they are bringing someone, which helps hosts estimate numbers.
Is it private?
WhatsApp says your phone number will not be visible to invitees who don't know you. People without a WhatsApp account can't see the event's address until they confirm they're attending. Personal messages and calls remain protected by end-to-end encryption.
The update is rolling out gradually to all users over the coming weeks, so the new features may not show up on every account at the same time.
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