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This wikiHow teaches you how to send yourself a message on WhatsApp by removing all contacts from a group chat.
Steps
Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the "Chats" tab.
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You'll see it at the bottom of the screen. This displays all of your current chats, as well as the option to create a new one.[1] X Research source
Create a new group.
Select any contact and tap "Next."
Name the group.
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Type a name for the group. It should go into the blank box near the top of the screen.
- Since you’ll be using this chat to message yourself, you may want to call it something like “Me” or “Self.” However, remember that the person you added might see this name before you remove them from the group.
Tap the "Create" button.
Tap the group's name.
Remove the other person.
Send a message to yourself.
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1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Tap New Group.
3. Select a contact and tap Next.
4. Name the group.
5. Tap Create.
6. Tap the group's name.
7. Select a contact and tap Remove.
8. Send your message.