How to Make a GroupMe Group: Complete Set Up Guide

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GroupMe is one of the world's most popular apps for group messaging. By creating a group in the app, you can communicate efficiently and effectively with several people at once. You can add contacts if you have their email address or phone number, or you can use an invite link. Here's how to create a group on GroupMe using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows or Mac computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap Chats .
  2. Tap the New chat button.
  3. Tap Group .
  4. Enter a group name, avatar, and description.
  5. Tap the checkmark.
  6. Tap Share , then Copy to invite members via link.
Method 1
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Using Mobile

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  1. 1
    Open the GroupMe app. This looks like a white speech bubble with a # and ) . [1]
  2. 2
    Tap the Chats tab. This looks like overlapping message bubbles.
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  3. 3
    Tap the "New chat" button. This looks like a pencil inside of a square at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • If you don't see this button and you're using an iPad, tap Chat at the top first.
  4. 4
    Tap Group . This will be next to an icon of two people.
    • The Group creation page will open.
  5. 5
    Enter your group name. The name must be 140 characters or under.
  6. 6
    Add an avatar and description (optional). While not required to create a group, using an avatar and description can help differentiate other groups if you have more than one.
    • To assign an avatar, tap the square at the top and select a photo from your gallery.
    • To set a description, type into the Add a description field. You can use up to 250 characters.
  7. 7
    Tap the checkmark. This is in the top-right corner. The group will be created.
    • You may see Done instead of a checkmark.
  8. 8
    Add members. You can enter a name, email address, or phone number at the top to search for new contacts. If you already have contacts added, you can find them in the Contacts tab.
    • If you'd rather share a joinable link, tap Share and select Copy . You can then paste the link elsewhere, such as another messaging app or social media.
    • Keep in mind that anyone with the link can join, so be sure to share it privately with those you want to invite.
    • If you want to remove a member after they've joined, tap the group avatar, tap Members , and then tap the person. Tap Remove from group . [2]
  9. 9
    Change your settings (optional). Once you add members, you'll be able to change your group's settings. If you don't automatically see this option, tap your group's avatar, and then select Settings .
    • Tap Disable sharing to turn off the ability to share your group via link.
    • Tap Personalization to apply a theme or change the default "like" Emoji.
    • Tap Privacy to allow anyone to join or only those after Admin approval
    • Tap Change owner to give ownership of the group to someone else
    • Tap Leave group to leave any group you were invited to
    • Tap End group to permanently delete the group
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Using the Web

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  1. 1
    Go to https://web.groupme.com/ in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now. [3]
  2. 2
    Click the Chats tab. This is the tab with the overlapping speech bubbles.
  3. 3
    Click the "New conversation" button. This looks like a pencil inside of a square at the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can find this at the top, next to the Chat header.
  4. 4
    Click Start group . This will be next to an icon of two people.
    • The Group creation page will open.
  5. 5
    Enter your group name. The name must be 140 characters or under.
    • If you want to add an avatar, click the square and select a picture from your device's gallery.
  6. 6
    Click Create Group . This is the blue button. A new page will open where you can add members.
  7. 7
    Add members. Enter a name, email address, or phone number in the field to search for new contacts. You can also select from your current GroupMe contacts. Once selected, click Add member .
    • If you'd rather share a joinable link, click Share , and then Copy . You can then paste the link elsewhere, such as another messaging app or social media.
    • Keep in mind that anyone with the link can join, so be sure to share it privately with those you want to invite.
    • If you want to remove a member after they've joined, click the group avatar, click Members , and then click the person. Click Remove from group .
  8. 8
    Change your settings (optional). Once you add members, you'll be able to change your group's settings. If you don't automatically see this option, click your group's avatar, and then select Settings .
    • Click the drop-down menu for each selection to change it.
    • When you're finished with the settings, click X to close it.
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Using the Windows App

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  1. 1
    Open the GroupMe app. You can download GroupMe from the Microsoft Store app.
  2. 2
    Click the Chats tab. This is the tab with the overlapping speech bubbles.
  3. 3
    Click the "New conversation" button. This looks like a pencil inside of a square at the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can find this at the top, next to the Chat header.
  4. 4
    Click Start group . This will be next to an icon of three people.
    • The Group creation page will open.
  5. 5
    Enter your group name. The name must be 140 characters or under.
    • If you want to add an avatar, click the square and select a picture from your device's gallery.
  6. 6
    Click the arrow. A new page will open.
  7. 7
    Add members. Enter a name, email address, or phone number in the field to search for new contacts. You can also select from your current GroupMe contacts.
    • If you'd rather share a joinable link, click Share , and then Copy . You can then paste the link elsewhere, such as another messaging app or social media.
    • Keep in mind that anyone with the link can join, so be sure to share it privately with those you want to invite.
  8. 8
    Click the checkmark. The group will be created, and the members will be added.
    • If you want to remove a member after they've joined, click the group avatar, click Members , and then click the person. Click Remove from group .
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    Can I restrict who can add and delete members of the group?
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    Yes. If you make the group a "closed group" (this option is available when creating the group), then only the owner can add/remove members. The owner can make members of the group admins, who will also be able to add/remove members.
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    How do I view the phone numbers of all group members?
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    On Group Me, you cannot view the phone number of a group member; you'll have to ask for it.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-do-i-start-a-group-in-groupme-d7488e15-4429-43ff-85fa-a5c7775305e2#ID0EDD=iOS
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-do-i-add-or-remove-members-in-a-group-in-groupme-a54ddfa5-f59e-4957-94c4-f87c6b552cbf#ID0EBF=Android
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-do-i-start-a-group-in-groupme-d7488e15-4429-43ff-85fa-a5c7775305e2#ID0EDD=Web

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