Whatsapp identifies you from your mobile phone number.
So the first step is to use your phone to create an account.
The following will help you do that.
(first chose which type of phone you have)
Get that stage complete and return and ask if you need more instruction.
First check whatsapp is on your phone and use the link there to join the group.
afterwards it will be available on your other device(s)
I hope we can resolve these difficulties. We really want you to join us.
If you are still struggling let me know – there is another way I can try.
Hello Bobbi,
Thanks for your response. Here’s where I’m at in relation to joining. I have WhatsApp on both my iphone (11) and MacAir. What I can’t comprehend is how to add respective link. Does that make sense? Many thanks for your patience and assistance.
@Cordwrangler
I’ll message you an alternative approach which might work.
Downoad whatsapp app
I think both @Cordwrangler and @Susan_Jane should have access to the group now.
I don’t know what @ScottishMagic is up to?
If anyone else fancies having a go at this just let me know here and I’ll do what I can.
No strings attached. It is a very relaxed and informal group. Come and go as you please.
Hello Bobbi - I believe this has been a resounding success. You have yet again, enhanced the lives of so many.
Well done for designing, organising, implementing and managing this Whats Up group.
Koko!
Hello Bobbi,
Many thanks for your assistance with WhatsApp. Finally, I can participate!
Thank you @ManjiB
That’s great @Cordwrangler – I hope you find it both useful and enjoyable.
It’s good to be able to chat to one another on a social level.
Stroke can be isolating so any way that brings us together has to be useful.
This group is independent and composed completely of folk affected by stroke there are no hidden interests so there are no strings.
It is for us and by us. We make it what it is.
UPDATE
Monday morning 19th January 2026
Well our Whatsapp group has successfully continued for a few days now with your support. 
I feel that it is performing a useful function and that we should continue as we are.
We also had an enjoyable video session yesterday (Sunday). 
I plan to repeat it by offering to open the same next Sunday at 11.00 am.
Please let me know if you have an thoughts, questions or suggestions. 
Feedback helps me to motivate & stimulate these activities.
Whether you are working or, like me, lazing in luxury,
Have a great day 
(I’m watching for feedback)