How to Create a Group Text on iPhone & iPad

Are you wondering how to create a group chat on an iPhone or iPad? You can start a group text to stay in contact with multiple people simultaneously, even if they are Android users. We'll cover how to create a group text on your iPhone and add a fun group name and icon, so you can easily find any text thread.

Why You'll Love This Tip

• Learn how to create a group chat on an iPhone or iPad, so you can text fun updates and needed information to everyone at the same time.
• Create a group on iPhone for texting, and add hilarious and descriptive names and icons so you can easily find any message thread.

How to Create a Group Chat on Messages (iPhone & iPad)

Want to learn how to create and name group text conversations in the Messages app. Now, here's how to create a group for texting on an iPhone and iPad:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap the Compose icon in the lower-right corner.
3. Type the names of the contacts you want to add.
4. If multiple contact options appear, tap to select the correct name in the list of options below.
5. You can also tap the plus icon to look in your Contacts list.
6. Once you've finished adding contacts, type your message and tap the Send icon. You've now started a group chat!
7. If you want to add a name for the group message, tap the group info icon at the top.
8. Tap Edit.
9. Tap Edit Name and Photo.
10. Type a descriptive group name.
11. You can also tap a group message icon, then tap Assign to Group.
12. Tap the check mark in the blue circle to finish your edits.
13. Your new group name and icon will now be listed for all participants in the group text.

Now you know how to create a group chat on an iPhone, and how to add fun group names and icons. Happy chatting! For more handy texting shortcuts and iPhone tips, sign up for our free Tip of the Day Newsletter.

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