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How to Make a Group Chat on Snapchat (2025 Guide)

Want to chat with multiple friends at once on Snapchat? This guide shows you how to create, customize, and manage group chats on your iPhone or Android device.

Let’s be honest: not all Snapchat users are on the platform for Snap Streaks; thus, sending the same Snap to multiple friends can be a pain for such users. That’s exactly why Snapchat group chats exist. By creating a Snapchat group chat, you can put all your friends in one conversation, making it easier to share Snaps, drop texts, or even jump into a spontaneous group call.

Here’s everything you need to know about creating, using, and managing group chats on Snapchat from an iPhone or Android device.

What Is a Snapchat Group Chat?

A Snapchat Group Chat lets you communicate with multiple friends at once in a single conversation. You can send Snaps, text messages, Bitmojis, voice notes, stickers, and even video call everyone — all within one group.

Each group can have up to 200 members, and messages sent in the group are automatically deleted after 24 hours (unless saved).

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How to Create a Group Chat on Snapchat

Creating a group chat on Snapchat is as easy as starting a new conversation on the platform. All you need to do is select friends, give the group a name, and you’re done. Here are the detailed steps to create a group chat on Snapchat:

  1. Open the Snapchat app, and swipe on the Camera tab or tap the speech bubble icon at the bottom to access the Chat feed.
  2. Here, tap the pencil-and-paper icon (New Conversation) at the bottom right corner to start a new conversation.
  3. Now, tap the New Group tab, give it a name, and select the friends you want to add to your group. You can add up to 200 friends.

    Open snapchat and tap on the pencil and paper icon
  4. Once done, tap the Chat with Group to start a group chat on Snapchat.

    Create a group chat on snapchat

Your Snapchat group chat is now live; you and other group members can start sending snaps and messages.

Customizing Your Snapchat Group

Once you’ve created or are part of a Snapchat group chat, you can personalize it to your preference. Unlike WhatsApp, there is no Admin concept in Snapchat group chats; therefore, any group member can make changes according to their preferences.

That said, here’s how you can customize and manage a group chat on Snapchat:

Change Group Name

While Snapchat asks you to name your group chat when creating it, there may come a time when the current name no longer suits you, or other members don’t like it. Fortunately, changing the group name is super easy; here’s how:

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name at the top.
  2. Here, tap the group name, enter the new name in the pop-up window that appears, and hit Save.

    Change snapchat group name

Add or Remove People

Friendships are dynamic — sometimes you make new friends, and old ones fade away. Therefore, it becomes necessary to add new people to the group chat and remove the ones you and other group members are no longer friends with. And with no Admin role in the Snapchat group chat, anyone can add or remove people at any time. Here’s how:

To Add Members:

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name at the top.

    Tap on the bitmoji to add members in the snapchat group
  2. Here, tap the three-dot button (More Options) at the top right corner, then select the Add Group Members option in the pop-up menu.
  3. Select the friends you want to add to the group and tap Done.

    Add member in the snapchat group

To Remove Members:

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name at the top.
  2. Tap and hold the group member’s name you want to remove under the Group Members section.

    Tap and hold member name to get option to remove
  3. Tap Remove from Group, then tap Remove button to confirm.

    Remove member from snapchat group

Manage Notifications

Yes, a group chat is a great way to connect with multiple people at once, but sometimes, numerous incoming notifications at once can disrupt your workflow. Luckily, Snapchat offers the option to turn off particular types of notifications while keeping the others on. For example, you can turn off Chats and Snaps notifications and keep Mentions Only notifications enabled.

Here’s how you can do this:

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name at the top.
  2. Tap the three-dot button (More Options) at the top right corner.
  3. Select the Chat & Notification Settings option in the pop-up menu.
  4. Tap Chat Notifications and select the appropriate option.
  5. Additionally, you can also Mute Calls, change Notification Sound and Ringtone, Mute Chats, and more.

    Change chat notification settings on snapchat

Set Custom Wallpaper (Snapchat Plus)

Users with a Snapchat Plus subscription can take the group chat personalization to the next level. They can add custom chat backgrounds to the group chat, similar to how you add a background in an iMessage group chat. Here’s how:

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name at the top.
  2. Tap on Wallpaper under the Our Chat section.
  3. Now, choose one of the premade wallpapers, upload one from your camera roll, or use Snapchat AI to create a wallpaper using text prompts.

    Set custom wallpaper for chat on snapchat

How to Leave a Group Chat on Snapchat

There comes a time when you no longer wish to be a part of a group chat on Snapchat. Luckily, leaving a Snapchat group chat is pretty easy.

  1. Open the group chat and tap the group’s Bitmoji icon or name.
  2. Tap the three-dot button at the top right corner.
  3. Choose the Leave Group option in the pop-up menu, then tap the Leave button to confirm.

    Leave a group chat on snapchat

Bring Everyone Together in a Snap

Snapchat group chats are a great way to bring your friends together for fun conversations, making plans, or sharing life’s random moments. With just a few taps, you can create your own group chat and chat with multiple friends at once.

Have questions or tips of your own? Drop them in the comments below.

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Vikhyat
Vikhyat

Vikhyat has a bachelor's degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to the tech writing space, where he specializes in writing App features, How-to guides, and troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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