How to make a group chat on Instagram

In this article you will learn how to create a group chat on Instagram, as well as how to invite people to a group chat. We'll explain how to do it through the Instagram app and website.

How to create a group chat?

Since Instagram is often the most popular on Android and iOS, creating a group chat is very easy. Here's how to do it.

1. On Instagram, tap the icon Target message arrow.

   
   

2. Tap on Create a new message plus sign.

   
   

3. Enter the names of at least two friends you want to add to the group chat, or select them in the suggested column.

   
   

4. Get Chat.

   
   

5. Enter the message you want to send them, and tap the send button as usual to send the message to the group.

   
   

How to create a group chat on the site?

Creating a group chat on your Instagram page is a very similar process. Here's what you need to do.

1. Log in to the Instagram website and click the Direct Message arrow icon.

   
   

2. Click Send a message.

   
   

3. Type the names of the people you want to add to the group chat, or click their names.

   
   

4. Click Next.

   
   

5. Type the message you want to send, then press the Enter key on the keyboard.

   
   

How to invite new people to an existing group chat?

If you want to add people to an existing group chat, the process takes a few seconds in the Instagram app or on the website. Here's how to do it.

1. Tap/click the group name at the top of the screen.

   
   

2. Tap/click Add people.

   
   

3. Add people by entering their names or by tapping/clicking their names in the Suggested list.

   
   

4. Get Next.

   On Android, tap Done > OK.

   
   

5. Get Add to confirm that they will be added and be able to see previous messages.

   
   

6. New additions will now be part of group chat.

   
   

What can I do in a group chat on Instagram?

You can do the same things in a group chat as in a private direct message. Here's an overview.

• Add up to 250 people. Group chats on Instagram can accommodate 250 users at a time.
• Send photos. You can send private photos or videos to group chat.
• Send links. You can send links to other users in group chat.
• Send stickers or files. You can send stickers or files privately via group chat.
• Make video calls. In group chat you can arrange a group video call.
• Rename the group. You can give a group a name that is memorable so that you can easily find it in the list (or if you have so many groups, you can forget about them).
• Administrators may be other people. You can give other people the authority to approve new members.