How to Make a Group Chat on Snapchat: A Beginner’s Guide (2025)

Snapchat’s group chat feature connects up to 200 friends at once. This makes it one of the most powerful messaging tools accessible to more people today. Creating a group chat takes just a few simple steps.

The process starts with selecting multiple friends from your list. A quick tap on “Chat with Group” sets up your first group conversation seamlessly. The entire setup process helps you get started with group messaging right away.

Creating Your First Snapchat Group Chat

Let me show you how to set up your first Snapchat group chat. The process takes just a few taps to get you chatting with multiple friends at once.

Start by opening the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner to reach the Chat screen. This screen holds all your conversations.

The blue new chat icon, which looks like a speech bubble, sits in the bottom right corner – tap it. You’ll see “New Group” at the top of the screen – that’s what you want to select.

Here comes the exciting part – picking your friends. Just tap each person’s name you’d like to include. The app lets you add up to 200 friends to a single group chat, which works great for both intimate gatherings and larger communities.

Tap “Chat with Group” at the bottom once you’ve selected everyone. Your group chat is ready!

Your group needs a unique name to stand out. Tap “Group name” at the top and type something that fits your crew. While this step isn’t mandatory, it helps you keep track when you have multiple group chats.

The group chat lets you send messages, Snaps, or start a group video call right away. Everyone sees messages live, which makes conversations more dynamic.

The Chat screen keeps your group chats within easy reach. You can find them quickly using the Search feature – just tap the magnifying glass icon and type your group’s name.

Need to add someone later? Open the group chat, tap the group profile in the top left corner, and select “Add” next to “Group Members.” Choose your friend and tap “Done”.

Snapchat groups offer the perfect way to share moments and keep everyone connected.

Managing Members in Your Snapchat Group

Managing who stays in your Snapchat group becomes crucial after you create it. You might want to welcome new friends or say goodbye to current members. Here’s what you should know.

Adding New Members

The process to add more friends to your group chat is simple:

1. Open the group chat you want to modify
2. Tap on the group profile icon in the top left corner
3. Look for “Add” button next to “Group Members” and tap it
4. Select the friends you wish to add (you can choose multiple people)
5. Tap “Done” at the bottom to confirm

A single Snapchat group can hold up to 201 members. This makes it great for small gatherings and bigger communities.

Removing Members

Snapchat treats everyone equally in group control, which sets it apart from other messaging apps. Here’s how you can remove someone:

1. Open the group chat
2. Tap on the group profile icon
3. Press and hold on the member’s name you want to remove
4. Select “Remove from group”
5. Confirm your choice

The app shows a notification that indicates your removal action to both the removed person and other group members. Someone who gets removed can still see the chat history but can’t send new messages.

Leaving a Group Chat

Ready to exit a group? Just follow these steps:

1. From the Chat screen, press and hold on the group chat
2. Tap “Leave Group” from the menu
3. Confirm your decision

The group sees a message at the time you leave. Your snaps and chats disappear from the group automatically, even the ones that others saved.

Someone causing trouble but won’t leave? You have two options. Create a fresh group without them or ask everyone to block that person.

These simple methods help you manage your Snapchat groups smoothly. Now you can keep your social circle just the way you want it while sharing special moments together.

Customizing and Using Group Chat Features

Snapchat group chats are a great way to get more out of your conversations with customized options. These features will help you make your group chats more fun and engaging.

Sharing Photos and Videos

You can share media from your device’s camera roll in group chats quickly:

1. Swipe up from the Camera screen to access Memories
2. Find the photo or video under the Home or Camera Roll tabs
3. Press and hold on the item you want to share
4. Select your sharing option

Mentioning Group Members

The sort of thing I love about busy group chats is how you can tag specific people:

• Type ‘@’ followed by their username in your message
• Snapchat will suggest usernames as you type
• The mentioned person will be notified about your message

You can also ask My AI questions in your group chats. Just type ‘@myai’ with your question and My AI responds right in the conversation. My AI only sees messages where you tag it, not your entire chat history.

Managing Notifications

Group chats can get pretty noisy, so you might want to change your alerts:

Muting a specific group chat is simple:

1. Open the group chat
2. Tap the profile icons at the top left
3. Tap the three dots in the top right corner
4. Select “Chat Settings” then “Message Notifications”
5. Choose “Silent”

Your overall Snapchat notifications are easy to manage:

• Tap your profile icon and select Settings (⚙️)
• Tap “Notifications”
• Toggle switches for different notification types

Customizing Group Identity

Your group’s name should be memorable. Just tap the existing name at the top of the chat screen to change it.

Friend emojis across Snapchat can match your style:

1. Go to Settings (⚙️) in your profile
2. Scroll to “Friend Emojis” (iOS) or “Customize Emojis” (Android)
3. Select and change emojis to your preference

These features make Snapchat’s group chats more fun and personal for everyone.

Conclusion

Snapchat group chats are a great way to stay connected with friends through messages, media, and mentions. Large groups might seem overwhelming initially. Learning these features makes communication effortless and fun. The best approach is to start small and test different features until your group conversations naturally become more engaging.

FAQs

Q1. How do I create a group chat on Snapchat? 

To create a group chat, open Snapchat and go to the Chat screen. Tap the new chat icon, select “New Group,” choose friends to add (up to 200), and tap “Chat with Group.” You can then name your group and start messaging.

Q2. Can I customize my Snapchat group chat?

 Yes, you can customize your group chat. You can set a group name, share photos and videos, use mentions to get someone’s attention by typing ‘@’ followed by their username, and adjust notification settings for the group.

Q3. How many people can be in a Snapchat group chat? 

Snapchat allows up to 200 members in a single group chat, making it suitable for both small gatherings and larger communities.

Q4. How do I manage members in a Snapchat group?

 To add new members, open the group chat, tap the group profile icon, and select “Add” next to “Group Members.” To remove someone, press and hold on their name in the group profile and select “Remove from group.” Everyone in the group has equal control over member management.

Q5. What happens when I leave a Snapchat group chat? 

When you leave a group chat, other members will see a message indicating your departure. All snaps and chats you sent will be cleared from the group, even if someone had saved them. You can leave by pressing and holding on the group chat and selecting “Leave Group.”