How to Make a Group on Snapchat: Easy Beginner's Guide

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Learn how to create a group session on the Snapchat app
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If you have multiple friends you want to keep in touch with at the same time, you can start a group on Snapchat. Similar to starting other chats, you'll just need to select the friends you want to add. Here's how to make a group on Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Things You Should Know

  • To create a group on Snapchat, go to the Chat tab and tap "New Chat". Select multiple friends to add and tap "Chat with Group".
  • You can have up to 200 friends within a single group chat.
  • To leave a group chat, press and hold on the group. Tap "Leave Group".

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    • Group chats can have up to 200 friends. [1]
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    You can select up to 200 other friends to join the group chat.
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    Tap the field at the top and enter a group name, if desired. You can use emojis to differentiate group chats if you have multiple.
    • You can also enter this name later.
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    Keep in mind that messages sent in a group chat won't affect Snap streaks with individual users.
    • Press and hold on a message to see who's read or saved it.
    • If group members open a Snap, their name will appear underneath it in the chat window.
    • To mention a group member, type their display name or type @ followed by their username.
    • To add a member, tap Add Members or Invite at the top and select a user.
    • To remove a member, tap on the group chat's icon to open the Group Profile. Press and hold on a member, and tap Remove from Group .
    • To leave a group chat, go to the Chat tab. Press and hold on the group, and then tap Leave Group .
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      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012348774804-How-to-Create-Group-Chats-on-Snapchat

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