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How to Use Snapchat's Group Chat
Text, call, or video chat with a group of friends
By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 12, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Snapchat The Ultimate Guide to Snapchat What to Know
Select the Chat icon, and then tap Compose. Choose the friends you want in the chat, and then select Chat with Group.Use the Call button to start an audio chat with everyone in the group chat.31 people can be in a group chat, but only 16 can be on a call. This article shows how to start a group chat in Snapchat for Android or iOS. Chesnot / Getty Images How to Create and Use a Group Chat
Some aspects of a Snapchat Group Chat are similar to a text group chat. Send inside jokes, directions, and any other information you can all relate to. Snapchat's Group Chat has additional functionality, allowing you to make calls and start video chats with your group. Open Snapchat and select the Chat tab (looks like a speech bubble). Select the Compose icon (looks like a pen and pad). To create a Group Chat, select members from your list of friends. At the top of the screen, you'll see Name Group. Enter a group name in this box to give your Group Chat a name. To send a message to an existing Group Chat, select the chat's name from your list of recent chats. To send a message, begin typing in the Send a chat box. Press Return or Enter when you're finished. You've sent a message to your group chat. To call the members of your Group Chat, select the phone icon from the top. Your group members' phones will ring. To start a video chat with your group, select the camera icon from the top. Members receive a notification inviting them to join the group video chat by video or by voice if they're not feeling camera-ready. People in the video chat appear in a grid format on the screen. While you can have yourself and 31 others in your Group Chat, only 16 people can be in a video call at once. Video Chat Options
During your video chat, type a message, or select a photo or video to send to your group. These show up as overlays on the video so everyone can see them.Use lenses and filters to add more fun to your group video chats.Switch between the front and rear cameras while video chatting to show friends where you are and what you're doing.Mute your chat temporarily if your surroundings are noisy.Exit the chat at any time by tapping the red phone icon. All group text chats are deleted by default after 24 hours. Group video chats aren't stored when they're over. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Play Multiplayer on a Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 How to Turn On Snapchat Notifications How to Make a Group Chat on Snapchat How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Make a Group Chat in Instagram How to Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat How to Use Snapchat on PC How to Change Chat Settings in Snapchat How to Use Google Chat How to Group FaceTime on iOS and Mac The Quick Guide to Snapchat Emoji Meanings What Streaks Are on Snapchat (and What to Know About Them) How to Start a Chat Session in Gmail How to Send a Text Message to a Group How to Use Vanish Mode on Instagram Best Free Internet Phone Calls Apps (October 2022) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies