To make a group chat on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Tap the Compose button (a pencil icon in the top-right corner) to start a new message.
- In the To: field, enter the names or phone numbers of the people you want to include in the group chat. You can also tap the + icon to select contacts from your list.
- Once you've added all the participants, type your message in the text field.
- Tap the Send button (an upward arrow) to create and send the group message.
If all participants use iPhones with iMessage enabled, the group chat will be an iMessage group with features like read receipts and typing indicators. If some participants use non-Apple devices, the group chat will be an MMS group with fewer features
. After creating the group chat, you can customize it by tapping the group name or icons at the top of the conversation. From there, you can:
- Change the group name and add a group photo.
- Add or remove members.
- Share your location.
- Mute notifications or leave the group if desired
Also, ensure that MMS Messaging and Group Messaging are enabled in Settings > Messages to support group chats
. This process works on the latest iOS versions, including iOS 17, and is straightforward for managing group communication on your iPhone.
