how to make a group chat on snapchat

To make a group chat on Snapchat in 2026, you do it from the Chat screen and then pick “New Group,” choose friends, name it, and start messaging or sending Snaps.

Quick Scoop

Group chats let you talk with several friends at once, plan hangouts, or keep a streak circle alive.

You create them from the Chat/Friends screen with just a few taps.

You can rename the group, add people later, and send texts, Snaps, stickers, Bitmoji, and more.

Step‑by‑step: how to make a group chat on Snapchat

Here’s the typical flow on recent Snapchat versions (iOS and Android):

Open Snapchat and log in if needed.

Go to the Chat/Friends screen:
- Either tap the Chat icon at the bottom, or
- Swipe from left to right on the main camera screen.

Tap the New Chat button (often a blue speech‑bubble or “+” icon at the top).

Choose New Group when that option appears.

Select the friends you want in the group by tapping their names.

 * Their names will appear at the top as you add them.

 * Newer guides mention you can add many friends (older ones say up to 31; some video tutorials say up to 100, so the exact max can depend on current app updates and region).

Tap Chat or Chat with Group to create the group chat.

Give your group a name at the top of the chat (for example “Weekend Plans” or “Snap Squad”) and start sending messages, photos, and videos.

Once it’s created, the group will show up on your Chat/Friends list like any other conversation so you can reopen it anytime.

Managing your Snapchat group chat

After you’ve made a group, you can tweak it a bit so it fits how your friends actually talk.

Add or remove people

To add members:
- Open the group chat.
- Tap the group’s profile icon or name at the top to open the Group Profile.

* Tap **Add Members** and pick who you want to include, then confirm.

Removing people is more limited:
- In many current Snapchat builds, only the group creator or certain roles can fully remove others, and otherwise people just leave the group themselves.

Leave or (sometimes) delete the group

To leave:
- Long‑press on the group in your Chat list, then choose an option like Leave Group if available.

To “delete” a group:
- Some guides note that only the original creator can fully delete the group, while others can only leave it.

Even when you leave, previous messages that others have already seen can still remain for them depending on Snapchat’s usual chat settings.

What you can do inside a Snapchat group

Group chats work a lot like one‑on‑one chats, just with more people in the same thread.

You can:

Send text messages, photos, and videos.

Share Snaps to the group instead of to just one friend.

Use stickers, Bitmoji, reactions, and chat replies.

See who opened a Snap or read a message by pressing and holding on it to view details.

A simple example: you and a few friends want to plan a Friday night hangout; you create a group, drop a Snap of the venue, and everyone replies with times they’re free—all in one chat instead of juggling multiple separate DMs.

Small tips and “latest” context

Snapchat’s interface changes a bit over time, but the core pattern has stayed the same from older 2019 guides through 2025 tutorials: open Chat, start a new chat, select New Group , pick friends, then name and use the group.

If you don’t see “New Group” exactly:

Look for a New Chat or blue “+” button on the Chat screen.

After tapping it, the group option may appear either as New Group or as a multi‑person icon near the top.

Mini FAQ

Does Snapchat still have a member limit for groups?
Older help pieces mention up to 31 friends per group; at least one more recent video tutorial says up to 100, which suggests Snapchat has tested or rolled out higher limits, but it can vary by app version and region.

Can everyone see all messages in the group?
Yes—anyone currently in the group can see messages and Snaps shared there, and you can check who has opened or read them via the chat details.

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