Setting up a Group Chat on Snapchat is a straightforward process you can do from the Chat screen. Group Chats allow you to communicate, send Snaps, and share in one place with multiple friends.Here are the step-by-step instructions:1. Create a New Group ChatOpen the Chat Screen: Open the Snapchat app and swipe right from the Camera screen to go to the Chat screen (or tap the Chat icon at the bottom).Start a New Chat: Tap the New Chat icon (the blue speech bubble with a pencil) usually located in the bottom-right or top-right corner of the Chat screen.Select "New Group": Look for the New Group option at the top of the 'New Chat' screen and tap it.(Note: On some versions, you may skip this step and just select multiple friends to automatically start a group.)Select Friends: Go through your friends list and tap the names of all the friends you want to add to the group. You can add up to 200 friends to a single group chat.Name the Group (Optional): Tap the text box at the top that says "New Group Name" (or similar) and type in a name for your group (e.g., "Weekend Plans" or "Squad Goals").Create the Group: Tap the "Chat with Group" button at the bottom of the screen.The group chat will instantly be created, and you can start sending messages and Snaps to everyone at once!2. Managing the Group ChatOnce the group is created, you can access management options by tapping the Group Name or Group Icon at the top of the chat window.ActionHow to Do ItAdd More MembersTap the "Add Members" button on the Group Profile screen, and select the friends you wish to include.Remove a MemberOn the Group Profile screen, press and hold the name of the member you want to remove, then select "Remove from Group."Leave the GroupOn the Group Profile screen, tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the corner and select "Leave Group."Change NameOn the Group Profile screen, tap the Group Name and edit the text.Group Chat Quick TipsSnaps and Streaks: Snaps sent to a Group Chat DO NOT count towards individual Snapstreaks with your friends. You must send them a direct, individual Snap to maintain a streak.Message Deletion: Messages and Snaps sent to a Group Chat are typically deleted 24 hours after all members have viewed them.Viewing History: When you open a Group Chat, you can see the Bitmoji and name of the last people who have viewed the chat above your keyboard. |