WhatsApp’s new feature: Decide the groups you want to join

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that allows users to decide who can add them to groups.

This feature is available to all WhatsApp versions and can be accessed by opening Settings and then tapping on Account > Privacy > Groups. You can then select one of three options: “Nobody,” “My Contacts,” or “Everyone.”

“Nobody” means you’ll have to approve joining every group to which you’re invited, and “My Contacts” means only users you have in your address book can add you to groups