If you're tired of being added to random WhatsApp groups without your consent, you can easily control who can add you using WhatsApp's privacy settings. Here's how:

1) Change Your Group Privacy Settings

For Android & iPhone:

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Tap Settings + Account + Privacy + Groups.

3. You'll see three options:

   • Everyone anyone can add you.

   • My Contacts only people saved in your phone contacts can add you.

   • My Contacts Except... select specific people who can't add you.

   • Nobody no one can add you directly; they'll have to send you an invite link first.

Recommendation: Choose Nobody for maximum privacy.
Anyone who wants to add you will have to send an invitation link, and you can choose whether to accept or decline.

2) If You've Already Been Added to a Group

If someone has already added you to a group without permission:

• Leave the group: Open the group + tap its name + select Exit group.

• Report the group: After leaving, select Report group to alert WhatsApp if the group is spam or abusive.

• Block the admin or members: Open their profile + tap Block. This prevents them from adding you again.

• Mute notifications: If you can't leave right away, open the group + Mute notifications.

3) Protect Your Number and Privacy

• Avoid sharing your phone number publicly on websites or social media.

• Don't post your number in public groups or comment sections.

• Politely tell friends not to add you to groups without permission (see example message below).

4) Example Messages You Can Send to Others

In English:

Please don't add me to WhatsApp groups without asking first. If you need to talk about something related to a group, send me a private message. Thank you!

In polite short form:

Kindly ask before adding me to any group. Thanks!

5) Extra Security Tips

• Enable Two-Step Verification:
  Go to Settings + Account + Two-step verification + Enable to protect your account.

• Keep WhatsApp Updated:
  Always use the latest version to get new privacy and security features.

• Report Spam or Abuse:
  If you receive suspicious group invites, report them directly.

• Avoid Scams:
  Don't click on links from unknown groups or contacts.

6) For WhatsApp Business Users

Steps are almost the same:
Go to Settings + Business settings + Privacy + Groups (or Account + Privacy + Groups) and choose who can add you.