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

Learn how to create a group session on the Snapchat app

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones

Last Updated: February 22, 2025 Fact Checked

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.

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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".

Steps

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Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.
- Group chats can have up to 200 friends.^{[1]
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This is the second tab on the bottom, between Maps and Camera.

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This is the blue icon in the bottom-left corner with a message bubble and pencil.
You can select up to 200 other friends to join the group chat.
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Enter a group name. 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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Tap Chat with Group. This is the blue button at the bottom.
- The group chat will open. You can now send Videos, Snaps, messages, and more.
- You can also share your location, but only do so with people you trust.
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Navigate the group chat. 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.