Getting Started with Groupie
๐ Getting Started with Groupie
Welcome! This guide will help you get started with Groupie so you can start creating posts and events for your WhatsApp groups in minutes.
โ What You'll Need
Before you start, make sure you have:
- โขA WhatsApp account
- โขA group where you are an admin
- โขA phone that can send and receive messages normally
๐งพ Step 1: Say Hi to Groupie
Open your private chat with Groupie on WhatsApp.
Send:
Groupie will respond with a friendly greeting and instructions to get registered.
๐ Step 2: Register Your Account
To register, send:
Groupie register <your name>
Example:
Groupie register Alashine
- โ Groupie will auto-detect your phone number and create your account.
- โ You'll also get a randomly generated password in case you want to log into the web dashboard.
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Step 3: Add Groupie to Your WhatsApp Group
To enable posting, you need to add Groupie to the group(s) where you want to schedule content.
How to do it:
- Open your WhatsApp group settings
- Tap "Add Participant"
- Search for Groupie and add it
- Make sure Groupie is set as a Group Admin
โ Groupie needs admin rights to post on your behalf.
๐ฃ Step 4: Try Creating a Post
In your private chat with Groupie, send:
Groupie create post Hello Group!
Groupie will guide you through selecting your group, adding optional media, and choosing a schedule.
You can read the full walkthrough here:
๐ How to Create a Post
๐ Optional: Log into the Web Dashboard
You can manage your scheduled posts and events on the web too!
- Go to groupiehq.com/login
- Enter your phone number and the password you received during registration
- You'll be taken to your personal dashboard
From there, you can:
- โขView and edit scheduled posts
- โขCancel upcoming messages
- โขUpgrade to Groupie Pro
๐ก Tips
- โขYou only need to register once โ your phone number becomes your account.
- โขGroupie supports multiple groups โ just add it as an admin in each one.
- โขYou can manage everything in chat or from the web dashboard โ your choice!
โ Need Help?
Just message:
Groupie help
To see a full list of available commands.
Or check out the full documentation at groupiehq.com/docs.