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Community → Create
AI-generatedSummary
Create a new community within a specified WhatsApp instance by providing its name, description, image, membership approval mode, and optionally link existing group JIDs as sub-groups.
Inputs
- Instance Name or ID (required) — Select the WhatsApp instance to operate on from the list or specify an ID using an expression.
- Name (required) — Name of the community, up to 25 characters.
- Description — Optional description text for the community.
- Image — Optional URL or base64 string for the community profile picture.
- Membership Approval Mode — Set whether new members need admin approval to join ('Open' or 'Request Required').
- Sub-Group JIDs — Comma-separated list of existing group JIDs to link as sub-groups.
Output shape
a JSON object representing the created community's details as returned by the API
The response contains the community data including assigned IDs and settings. The operation sends a POST request with provided fields in the request body to create the community under the specified instance.
Examples
Example 1: Create a public community with a description and image, linking two sub-groups.
Specify instance, provide community name, description, image URL, set membership approval to open, and add sub-group JIDs separated by comma.