What to Know
- To name a group chat on iPhone, tap the contact icons at the top of the chat, then tap Change Name and Photo.
- Follow the same steps to easily rename the group chat at any time.
- If you name a chat that includes an Android user, only you will see the name and image, no other members of the group will be able to.
If you’re in several group text conversations, giving them each unique names may be useful, so you don't send the wrong comment to the wrong group! We'll show you how to name a group text on your iPhone, so you can easily find the right group chat when you need it.
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- How to Name a Group Text on iPhone
- How to Rename a Group Text on iPhone
- Why Can't I Name a Group Text on iPhone?
- Common Questions About Naming Group Chats
How to Name a Group Text on iPhone
You can name a group text on your iPhone by opening that thread in the Messages app and tapping the banner up top. It's important to keep in mind that when you name a text group on iPhone, other people will see the same group name, so long as everyone in the group chat is an iPhone user using iMessage. Now, here's how to name a group chat on iPhone:
- To name a group text, open your Messages app.
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Open the conversation you want to name and tap the contact icons at the top.
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- Tap Change Name and Photo.
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- Type the name of your group.
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- Tap Done to save the group name.
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- Tap Done to close edit view.
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How to Rename a Group Text on iPhone
If you would like to change group chat names again later, you can easily follow the same steps as above to rename your existing group chats. Here's how to rename a group text on an iPhone:
- To rename a group text, open your Messages app.
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- Open the conversation you want to rename and tap the contact icons at the top.
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- Tap Change Name and Photo.
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- Type the new name of your group.
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- Tap Done to save the new group name.
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- Tap Done to close edit view.
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Next, find out how to sync messages from iPhone to Mac. If you're new to group texting, you might also consider checking out how to make a group chat.
Why Can’t I Name a Group Text on iPhone?
You can only rename group chats in a way visible to the whole group as long as everyone in the group is using iMessage. If another person uses an Android phone or is not logged into iMessage, the group text will instead use MMS messages. (You can quickly tell the difference by looking at the text bubbles to see if they are green, which means MMS, or blue, which means iMessage). If anyone in the group is an Android user or not logged into iMessage, you will only be able to change the name of the group for yourself, while the other members will not see the name. Next, find out the best way to protect yourself against USPS scam texts.
FAQ
- How do you leave a group chat on iPhone? Open the text you want to leave and tap the group icon at the top. Tap Leave this Conversation. See our guide on how to leave a group text for more details. It is important to note that you cannot leave a group chat with only three participants, or if anyone in the group is using an Android phone.
- Why can't I name a group text on iPhone? If any users are on an Android device or are not signed into iMessage, the group text will use MMS messages instead of iMessage. In this case, you can only name the group for yourself, so it won't be visible to other members, and you won't be able to leave the group.
- How many people can be in a group text on iPhone? You can have anywhere from 10 to 100 group text members depending on several factors, including which carrier you have. We recommend checking out our article on size limits of group chats.
