“Viber” is one of the most popular communication apps in Russian speaking countries. At the moment, Viber is not only a messenger, but also a source of news about celebrities and social events. However, not all Viber users are aware of all its functions. In this article, we will look at how to find a group in Viber, as well as how to become a member of it.
Experienced users have long noticed that the Viber messenger has both groups and publics.
Differences between a public and a group in Viber
The difference is:
- Everyone can be added to the group without restriction. In public, there is a division into categories.
- The group publishes news on specific topics related to individual products. There are discussions about important events in the public.
- In groups, communication takes place in a free form. Business dominates in publicstyle.
- Chats are available in groups. In addition, a group member by appointment of an administrator can change the name, as well as the title photo of the community. In public chat, the administrator controls the chat, but subscribers can take an active part in voting.
It is worth remembering that a group and a conversation in Viber are not the same thing. The chat is created exclusively for versatile communication, and the community is for discussing individual topics.
It is impossible to say unequivocally which is better. Both the community and the public have their own merits. The group is more suitable for communication in an intimate setting, and the public is an ideal choice for those who promote their products and want to advertise their product.
Now let's figure out how to find a group in Viber and join it.
Group search
There are several options on how to find a group or public chat. In “Viber” in the menu you will see a list of the most interesting publics, which are arranged by popularity. So how to find a group in Viber and join? You can only get into groups by invitation of those people who are members of them. For this you need:
- Write a message to someone who is in the group you are interested in. The person will add you, and you will be able to be part of the community just like everyone else.
- If none of your friends is in this group, you will have to add someone who is in the community by phone number and ask to be allowedjoin.
- How to enter a group in Viber by name? If the group administrator is someone from your friends list, you just need to click on the search bar in the "Chats" section, write the name of the community and simply become a member.
Now you should understand how to find a group in Viber by name. If you need to leave the community, this is also very easy. It is enough to select the "Exit group" command. The team is in the "Details" section.
Looking for a public in “Viber”
Search will take several minutes, everything is extremely simple and clear. To get started, log in to the messenger. In it you will see your recent dialogues with other people. Find the “Public Accounts” button and click on it. The button is a round icon in a double frame. After that, a rating of popular publics will open in front of you. You can join any chat you like.
If the dialog box still shows correspondence with a certain contact, click on Find more Public Accounts. The button is located under the Public Accounts section.
If you are looking for a specific public, just type its name into the search bar.
If you are going to enter into a public conversation from the recommended list, you have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with all the options available. For the greatest comfort, public pages are divided into categories. In order to become a member of one of the public communities, simply click on the plus sign next to the group you like. Finding a group in Viber, as you can see, is not difficult.
Most Popular Public Pages
Thanks to these chats you will learn a lot of interesting and useful things. The ranking of the best publics includes communities where you can buy various goods, plane and train tickets, and much more. There are also pages with the latest news from the world of show business, sports, personal life of stars, and even a culinary section in which the best chefs share their secrets to cooking delicious food.
How to use the PC version
You can find groups in Viber both on your phone and on your computer. The PC app has all the same features as the mobile version. You can also create a group chat on your computer. This is done as follows: go to the conversation window with the interlocutor you want to invite to the gazebo. Click the “Add” button (on the icon with the image of a person with a plus sign). A command window will open, in which you will need to enter the name of the person who will take part in the conversation. Check all the people you want to add, and then click on "Create". After all the data is updated, the newly added users will be able to participate in discussions and discussions.
Finding the hidden community
Many people have a question: how to find a group in Viber that was hidden? After youjoined the chat or you are the administrator of this community, you can hide the chat. To do this, you will need to use a secret code. Instructions:
- When the program is launched, go to the chat window.
- Enter the PIN code in the search bar.
- Open the desired chat and click on the "Join" button.
Conclusion
Now you know how to find a group in Viber, add new people to the community. It is safe to say that Viber is one of the best messengers with advanced functionality that can compete with other social networks. And all this thanks to the presence of groups and public pages.
