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How to Block Links in WhatsApp Groups

Step-by-step guide: How to Block Links in WhatsApp Groups. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

Anti-link automatically deletes external URLs posted by non-admin members and applies a warning. You can allowlist trusted domains so legitimate links (your own site, YouTube, etc.) pass through.

Prerequisites

  • Bot admin in the target group.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Enable: `!antilink on`

    Or Dashboard → Moderation → Anti-link → ON.

    !antilink on
  2. 2

    Allowlist trusted domains

    Dashboard → Anti-link → Allowlist. Add your own domain, plus youtube.com / spotify.com if relevant.

  3. 3

    Exempt members

    `!whitelist @user` lets that user post any link without triggering anti-link.

  4. 4

    Set the action on detection

    Default: delete + warn. Optionally: delete only / warn only / delete + kick.

Expected result

Off-topic link drops vanish within 1-2 seconds; legitimate links pass.

Common pitfalls

  • Without bot-admin, anti-link warns but cannot delete.

Frequently asked questions

Does it block t.me / chat.whatsapp.com invites?

Yes by default, those are common spam vectors. Allowlist them if you trust the source.

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