Once an invite link is public, anyone with the link can request to join, depending on your settings. Review group rules and your moderation capacity first.
If you use a short URL in public posts, confirm the destination is chat.whatsapp.com; phishing sites often mimic similar addresses.
Read what invite links do and how to reset them: What is a WhatsApp invite link?
If you get an unwanted wave of members, reset the invite link from the admin panel.
When listing your community, use a clear title and description aligned with our directory listing guide; misleading copy hurts trust and approval.