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How to create group chat on Facebook Messenger: Step-by-step guide

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You can make a group Chat on Facebook Messenger in case you want to reach a specific group of friends. Here is a step-by-step guide for creating a group chat in the Facebook messenger app using your desktop and Android device.

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New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 2, 2020 19:09 IST

How to create group chat on Facebook Messenger

By India Today Web Desk: Facebook Messenger is a popular social media platform where people can send messages, photos, videos, and share their status with their friends and family. You can download Facebook messenger to communicate with people sitting an ocean apart. Facebook has a network of billions of users connected on a common platform. You can add your friends from your phone's contact list as well.

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You can make a group Chat on Facebook Messenger in case you want to reach a specific group of friends. Sending a single message in the group chat will send the message to all the people who are part of the group.

Here is the step-by-step guide for creating a group chat in the Facebook messenger app using your desktop and Android device.

Here is how to create a group chat on Facebook Messenger: Android

Launch the Messenger app on your phone.
Now tap on the "New Message" icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Scroll through the list of people, and then tap to place a checkmark in the empty circle to the right of any people you want to invite to a group conversation.
As you add people to the group chat, their Facebook profile picture will be displayed in a row along the top of the screen.
Then tap "OK" in the upper right corner of the screen after you've added everyone you want to add to your Messenger group chat. A new conversation screen for your group appears.
Now tap on "Name Group" to give your group a name.

Here is how to create a group chat on Facebook Messenger

Desktop App

Click on the “New Message” to the top left.
Now select or type the name of each person.
Then type your message and click on send.

Desktop (messenger.com)

Next to Chats, click on “New Message”.
Now type on the name of each person.
Then type on your message and click on send.

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How to Create Chat Groups in Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp & Signal

One of the great things about chat apps is that you can create your own groups. This is invaluable if you have people with similar interests or simply want to chat privately with certain people. But how do you create chat groups, and how do you then invite people to join?

It is not that difficult, and today I will show you how to do it for the three main services. These are Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Signal. I will do it on the desktop versions of the services wherever possible.

How To Create Chat Groups In Several Easy Steps

Everyone likes easy so let’s start with the easiest of the lot – Facebook Messenger.

How To Create Chat Groups In Facebook Messenger

Go to Messenger and click the icon in the top left-hand corner to start a new message.

You will now see at the top to type the name of a person or group. Since the group does not exist yet, start typing the names of people you want in the group. In this example, I added my wife and me. Continue adding people until y0u’re are finished.

But I will say from personal experience that some people dislike being added to groups without permission. So ask them first.

This starts the group off, and you can start chatting. Your messages will then be sent to everyone in the group, and you can see who has seen the message and read it.

On the right-hand side, under People, you will see who is in the group (I blanked them out here). There is also a link to add other people.

You can click on the title at the top of the right-hand sidebar and change it to whatever you want. When you have the name of the group you want, click Done.

How To Create Chat Groups on WhatsApp

I can’t begin to count how many groups I am a part of on WhatsApp. So much so that I have muted all notifications to stop my phone from beeping every two minutes. But there’s no doubt that having special interest groups on WhatsApp is great. My brother-in-law, for example, made a group to plan his wedding.

I suggest doing this on the desktop version or web version of WhatsApp, as it is much easier. Obviously, everything will synchronize to your phone later.

Click the button at the top to start a new conversation.

Now click New group.

The nature of WhatsApp means you need to have the person’s phone number on your smartphone version of WhatsApp. If it is there, look for the name and add those you want to the group.

The group will then open up for the first time, ready for chatting. If you click on the title at the top, you can change it to something more memorable and upload a group avatar.

If you scroll further down in the group settings, you will see some other useful features. One is to mute the notifications (which I recommend you do if the group gets busy). The other is to make other team members an admin of the group.

If you look at the above screenshot, you will see that there is an option called Invite to Group via Link. This generates a clickable link that you can post online for the public to join. Or you can send it to certain individuals, lessening the learning curve for joining the group.

How To Create Chat Groups In Signal

I haven’t had much experience making groups in Signal, as I am still trying to convince my friends to switch from WhatsApp. However, making a group is relatively straightforward and painless.

With that said, the desktop version of Signal doesn’t seem to allow you to make a group. So you will have to do it on your phone.

Click the logo in the top right-hand corner to start a new conversation.

Click the Group icon in the top right-hand corner.

Name your new group and add whichever contacts you want to add. Then tap Create and the new group will open.

This is obviously on iOS, but I would imagine Android is not much different. Maybe just a few cosmetic differences.

Conclusion

Sometimes it is easier to have an online “huddle” where you bring a group of people together into the same conversation. Every major chat service now supports group chats, including Skype. In fact, Skype may be the easiest of the lot with its group icon and quick clicking to add members.

Do you do group chats?

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How to group chat with Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger allows you to chat with your Facebook friends using a dedicated mobile app that is separate from the main Facebook app.

With it, you can not only send text, picture, video and voice messages like a regular chat, but also play games, share your location and send/request money.

Messenger is extremely easy to use, so it doesn't take long to create a group message on Facebook.

If you don't already have the app, Facebook Messenger is available to download on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. You can also use it on the web browser on Facebook.

How to download Facebook Messenger app on iPhone

How to download Facebook Messenger on Windows 10

Download Facebook Messenger for Android

Create a new group

If you have already created groups, you can use them in future chats. Here's how to set up groups in Messenger.

Open Messenger and tap the new chat icon .

In a browser, click the Facebook Messenger icon at the top of any Facebook page.
Click " Create a new group" .
Select people from the friends list to add them to the group.
Press Next .
Give the group a name. (You can change this later.)
Click Create .
You are automatically an administrator for any group you create and can control who is allowed to enter. If you want approval from you or another administrator, click on group name at the top, then click on Member Requests and turn on Administrator. Statement .

Remove group members

You can remove people from a group chat at any time.

Open the group in the Messenger app.
Click on group name at the top, then click on Members .
Select the friend you want to delete.
Press " Remove from group" .

How to add more people to a group

You can add people to a group manually through your contacts or by sending a share link that anyone can use.

New members can see all past messages sent in the group.

Open the group you want to edit.
Press ADD PEOPLE .
Select one or more Facebook friends.
Click ADD in the top right corner.

How to leave a Facebook Messenger group

If you no longer want to be part of a group you created or invited, you can leave.

Open the group you want to leave.
Click on group name .
Scroll down and click " Leave group" .
Press " Leave group" to confirm. If you leave a group you created, you can appoint a new administrator. If you don't, the first person you invite who is still in the group will be the admin.

When you leave, you will notify other participants that you have left. If you don't want this to happen, you can delete the chat, mute the conversation, and/or disable notifications.

How to create a Messenger group chat

Want to create a Messenger group chat to communicate with clients or customers? In this article, we will explain what is a group chat in Facebook Messenger, the benefits of using it, and finally, how to create a group chat in Messenger.

What is a Facebook Messenger group chat?

The Facebook Messenger group is a Facebook feature that allows you to have private conversations with up to 250 members. These group chats are mainly used to communicate with friends and family, have discussions and plan events.

What is Messenger Group Chat

Facebook business accounts are not allowed to create or join group chats. However, small business owners who use their personal Facebook accounts for business purposes can use group chats for sales and support.

Let's look at the benefits of a group chat.

Benefits of Using Messenger Group Chat for Business

Facebook Messenger has nearly one million active users in 2022. It dominates the market in North America, Australia, parts of Europe and Southeast Asia. Because most customers are active on Messenger, businesses can gather them into groups to share information.

One of the advantages of group chats over email is real-time communication. People don't check their email often, and email flows can be sparse. With Messenger, you can quickly share information, resolve questions, and get answers.

Benefits of creating a Facebook Messenger group chat

Messenger group chat supports messaging features such as text messages, images, voice messages, polls and more to increase engagement. All content, including files and images, can be searched.

End-to-end encryption is also possible. Enabling it prevents anyone, including Meta, from reading your chat content. However, these encrypted conversations are only available when you set up a group chat on mobile and iPad.

Now that you know the benefits, we'll show you the steps to create a group chat.

How to create a group chat in Messenger

In this section, we'll show you how to create a chat group in the Messenger app, the Facebook Messenger desktop app, and the Facebook Messenger browser. Note that by default your group name is a list of all its members. Consider changing it to reflect the purpose of the group chat.

Now let's look at three methods for creating a group chat.

How to create a group chat on the Messenger mobile app

Creating a group chat on your mobile app is a simple process. Just follow the steps below to start your first group chat.

How to make a group chat in Messenger

1. Click the "Compose message" icon in the upper right corner of the main screen Chats .

2. Press Create new group . Turn on the toggle in the top right corner if you want to use end-to-end encryption for chat.

3. Name your group chat and select the people you want to invite.

Now you can start chatting with the members of the newly created group.

How to create a chat group in the Messenger desktop app

In addition to the mobile app, you can also create a group chat in the Messenger desktop app. Here's how to do it:

Here's how to make a group chat in Messenger for PC

1. Click on the icon Compose a message in the upper right corner of the left panel of the main screen Chats .

2. Enter the names of the people you want to invite to the group chat and you're done!

To change the name of the group, click on the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner and click on the edit button. Enter the name of the group chat and press the 9 button0194 Save .

How to create a group chat in the Messenger browser

You can also create a group chat in the browser. Let's look at the steps.

How to make a group chat in Messenger

1. Click on the icon Compose message in the upper right corner of the left pane.

2. Enter the names of the people you want to invite.

Do you want to change the name of your group? Press Name , name your group and press Save .

Of the three methods we tested, creating a group chat on the Messenger mobile app is the fastest and easiest, as you just need to select the names of the people you want to invite. We recommend using the mobile app to create a chat group.

Next, we will show you the key information for managing a group chat.

How to manage a group chat in Messenger

The group creator is the default administrator and is responsible for managing the group chat. He can add or remove group members or other administrators in a group chat. Below we will show you how to do it.

How to invite people

Whether you are a group chat administrator or a member, you can invite your Facebook friends to join the chat. Let's do the following steps.

How to invite people to a group chat

1. Open a group conversation.

2. Click Add.

3. Select the people you want to invite.

All new members have access to all previous messages so that they have an idea of what has been discussed in the past.

How to generate an invite link

You can also create an invite link to invite people to a group chat.

Steps to Generate an Invitation Link for a Facebook Messenger Group Chat

1. Open a group conversation.

2. Press on the name of your group chat.

3. Click the invitation link.

4. Turn on the toggle switch.

Invitation link can be shared using functions Copy , Send to Messenger and Share . In the first case, you can copy the link and paste it somewhere where customers can access it.

You can also send the link to your Facebook friends via Messenger in a private chat. And finally, the last option allows you to share the link through other messaging channels, email, SMS or social networks.

How to enable admin approval

If you are a group administrator, you can approve who joins your group.

Steps to enable admin approval

To enable admin approval:

1. Open a group conversation.

2. Press on the name of your group chat.

3. Press Member Inquiries .

4. Turn on the toggle switch for admin approval .

We showed you how to invite members and control who can join a chat. Next, we will show the process of removing group members.

How to remove members

Invited someone by chance? Are there too many participants in a group chat who are no longer relevant to the topic under discussion? We will show you how to remove a member from a group chat.

How to remove a person from a group chat

1. Open a group conversation.

2. Click Members .

3. Select the member to be deleted.

4. Press Remove from group .

Next, we'll look at assigning and removing administrators in your group.

How to add or remove administrators

Sometimes it is useful to assign additional administrators to look after the group when you are busy. You can also remove them if they no longer want to be administrators. Here's how to do it.

Steps to Add an Administrator to a Messenger Group Chat

1. Open a group conversation.

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