How to Create a Snapchat Group Chat

This guide walks you through creating a group chat on Snapchat, covering both the mobile app and the desktop web version. You’ll learn how to start a group, add friends, name it, and manage settings, so you can chat with multiple people at once without any confusion.

What You’ll Need

A Snapchat account (free) with friends already added.
The Snapchat app installed on your phone (iOS or Android) or access to the Snapchat web version at web.snapchat.com.
At least one friend to add to the group (you can create a group with just yourself, but it’s not very useful).

Step-by-Step

Open Snapchat on your phone or go to web.snapchat.com in your browser and log in.
Go to the Chat screen by tapping the chat bubble icon at the bottom left of the camera screen (on mobile) or clicking the Chat icon on the left sidebar (on web).
Start a new chat: On mobile, tap the circular pencil icon (or the “New Chat” button) at the top right. On web, click the “New Chat” button (usually a pencil icon) near the top of the chat list.
Select friends: A list of your friends will appear. Tap or click the circle next to each friend you want to add. You can select as many as you like (Snapchat allows up to 100 members, but for a typical group, 2-10 is common).
Create the group: After selecting at least one friend, tap or click the “Chat” button (or the blue arrow) at the bottom. This creates the group and opens the group chat screen.
Name your group (optional but recommended): On mobile, tap the group name at the top of the chat. On web, click the group name. Then tap or click the pencil icon next to the name, type a new name (e.g., “Weekend Plans”), and save.
Start chatting: Type a message in the text box at the bottom and hit send. You can also send Snaps, photos, or videos directly to the group by tapping the capture button and sending it to the group chat.

Common Mistakes

Accidentally creating a private story instead of a group chat: On the new chat screen, there are options for “New Group” and “New Private Story”. Make sure you tap the “New Group” option, not the story one.
Adding the wrong people: Double-check the friends you’ve selected before hitting create. You can’t undo a group creation, but you can remove members later.
Forgetting to name the group: If you don’t name it, the group will show as the list of members’ names, which can be confusing if you have several groups.
Not checking group settings: By default, anyone in the group can add new members and change the group name. If you want to control this, adjust the settings (see Tips).

Tips

Customize group settings: On mobile, tap the group name at the top, then tap the three dots (or “More”) to access settings. You can toggle options like “Who can add members” (only admins or all members) and “Who can edit group name”.
Use group stories: You can create a shared story for the group by tapping the group name and selecting “Add to Story”. This lets members post Snaps to a common story that everyone can view.
Mute notifications: If the group is too chatty, you can mute notifications by tapping the group name and toggling “Mute Notifications”. This prevents your phone from buzzing for every message.
Pin important groups: On mobile, swipe right on the group in your chat list and tap the pin icon to keep it at the top of your chat list.
Leave a group: If you want to leave a group, open the group, tap the group name, scroll to the bottom, and tap “Leave Group”. This removes you from the chat and stops notifications.

Troubleshooting

I don’t see the “New Chat” button. Make sure you’re on the Chat screen (not the camera or Stories). If you’re on the web, refresh the page or try a different browser.

I can’t select friends. If your friend list is empty, you need to add friends first. Go to your profile, tap “Add Friends”, and send friend requests. If you’ve already added friends, try closing and reopening the app.

The group chat won’t send. Check your internet connection. Also, make sure you haven’t been blocked by any member, which could prevent you from sending messages.

I accidentally created a group with the wrong people. You can’t delete a group, but you can remove members. Tap the group name, then tap the member list, and tap the “X” next to the person you want to remove. You can also leave the group yourself if you want to start over.

Group members aren’t seeing my messages. They may have muted notifications or left the group. Check if the group is still active by looking at the member list. If you’re having persistent issues, try restarting the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a group chat with just myself? Yes, you can create a group with only you in it. This can be useful for saving notes or sending yourself reminders. Just don’t select any friends when creating the group.

What is the maximum number of people in a Snapchat group? Snapchat allows up to 100 people in a group chat. However, for practical purposes, smaller groups are easier to manage.

Can I add someone to a group after it’s created? Yes, if your settings allow it (or if you’re an admin), you can add new members by tapping the group name, then “Add Members”.

Can I remove someone from a group? Yes, as an admin (or if settings allow), tap the group name, then tap the member’s name, and select “Remove from Group”.

Do group messages disappear? Like regular chats, messages in a group disappear after 24 hours unless you save them by tapping on the message and selecting “Save”. Saved messages remain until you delete them.

Can I use a group chat on Snapchat web? Yes, the web version supports group chats, but some features like sending Snaps directly may be limited. You can send text messages and view Snaps that others send.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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