Group Chats

Communicate with multiple people at once - perfect for teams, friends, family, or communities. Support for 2-256 participants with powerful admin controls and privacy features.

Creating a Group

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Start a New Group

Create your group in 5 easy steps

Navigate to Messages

Go to Messages tab

Start New Group

Tap + New Message → New Group

Add Members

• Search by name or @username

• Select 2-256 members

• Tap checkmark when done

Set Group Info

• Group Name (required, max 25 chars)

• Group Icon (optional image)

• Description (group purpose)

Create Group

Tap Create and you're done!

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Group Size Limits

Groups support 2-256 participants. For larger communities, consider creating a

Community

instead.

Group Settings

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Configure Your Group

Customize appearance and information

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Edit Group Info

As Admin:

•Open group chat

•Tap group name at top

•Tap Edit Group Info

•Modify name, icon, or description

•Save changes

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Group Icon

Upload custom image:

•Square image recommended (512x512)

•Max 5MB file size

•JPG, PNG, GIF supported

•Visible to all members

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Group Description

Add useful information:

•Purpose of group

•Rules or guidelines

•Important links

•Meeting schedules

•Contact information

Managing Members

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Member Management

Add, remove, and control group membership

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Add Members

As Admin or if permitted:

1.Tap group name → Add Members

2.Search for users

3.Select new members

4.They join immediately

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Share Invite Link

1.Group Info → Invite Link

2.Copy link or share directly

3.Anyone with link can join

4.Disable link anytime

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Remove Members

As Admin:

1.Group Info → Members

2.Find member to remove

3.Tap ⋮ → Remove from Group

4.Confirm action

5.They're removed (can be re-added)

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Leave Group

As Member:

1.Tap group name

2.Scroll down → Leave Group

3.Confirm your choice

4.You'll no longer receive messages

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Leaving Groups as Admin

If you're the only admin, you must appoint another admin before leaving, or the group will be deleted.

Admin Controls

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Admin Privileges

Manage administrators and their permissions

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Assign Admins

Make someone admin:

1.Group Info → Members

2.Tap member name

3.Make Group Admin

4.They get admin privileges

ADMIN PERMISSIONS:

✓Edit group info

✓Add/remove members

✓Promote/demote admins

✓Delete messages

✓Pin messages

✓Change group settings

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Remove Admin

Demote admin to member:

1.Group Info → Admins

2.Tap admin name

3.Remove as Admin

4.They become regular member

Group Permissions

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Permission Controls

Configure who can do what in your group

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Message Permissions

Who can send messages:

All Members

Default - everyone can chat

Admins Only

Announcements mode

Change: Group Info → Settings → Send Messages

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Edit Info Permissions

Who can edit group info:

All Members

Everyone can customize

Admins Only

Recommended setting

Includes:

• Group name

• Group icon

• Description

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Add Members Permission

Who can add members:

All Members

Open growth

Admins Only

Controlled growth

Control group growth and prevent spam

Messaging in Groups

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Group Messaging Features

Enhance communication in your groups

@Mentions

Tag specific members for their attention:

@username what do you think?

•They get highlighted notification

•Tap mention to view profile

•@everyone mentions all (admins only)

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Reply to Messages

Quote-reply to keep context:

1.Long press message

2.Tap Reply

3.Type your response

4.Shows original message with your reply

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Mute Notifications

Silence busy groups:

1.Group Info → Mute Notifications

2.Choose duration:

8 hours

1 week

Always

You'll still see messages, just no alerts

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Custom Notifications

Set per-group sounds:

1.Group Info → Custom Notifications

2.Set unique options:

•Sound

•Vibration pattern

•LED color

Group Features

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Advanced Group Features

Powerful tools for better group communication

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Pin Messages

Highlight important info (Admin):

1.Long press message

2.Tap Pin Message

3.Appears at top of chat

4.Max 3 pinned messages

View Pinned Messages:

• Tap "Pinned" banner at top

• See all pinned messages

• Tap to jump to message

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Polls

Create group polls for decisions:

1.Type /poll or tap poll icon

2.Enter question

3.Add options (2-10 choices)

4.Set duration

5.Send to group

Members vote, results shown in real-time

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Shared Media

View all group media in one place:

1.Group Info → Media & Docs

2.Browse by type:

📷Photos

🎥Videos

📄Documents

🔗Links

🎙️Voice messages

Download or share any media

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Group Calls

Voice or video call all members:

1.Tap call icon in group chat

2.All members notified

3.Members join/leave anytime

Voice participants

Video participants

Privacy & Security

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Group Security Features

Your group conversations are protected

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Group Encryption

All messages are encrypted:

✓End-to-end encrypted

✓Only group members can read

✓VYRAL cannot access messages

✓New members can't see old messages

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Disappearing Messages

Auto-delete group messages (Admin):

1.Group Info → Disappearing Messages

2.Enable and set duration:

24h

90d

Applies to all new messages

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Group Privacy

Control visibility:

Group Visibility:

PrivateInvite/link only

PublicComing Soon

Member Visibility:

Show/hide member list to non-admins

Group Types & Use Cases

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Perfect For Every Occasion

Common group chat use cases

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Friends & Family

•Coordinate plans

•Share photos

•Stay connected

•Celebrate moments

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Work & Teams

•Project collaboration

•Quick updates

•File sharing

•Meeting coordination

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Interest Groups

•Hobby discussions

•Learning groups

•Support groups

•Fan communities

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Event Planning

•Wedding planning

•Trip coordination

•Party organization

•Volunteer coordination

Best Practices

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Group Chat Best Practices

Do's and don'ts for admins and members

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For Group Admins

✅ DO:

•Set clear group purpose (description)

•Establish rules early

•Moderate respectfully

•Remove inactive members periodically

•Use announcements mode for important updates

•Pin important information

❌ DON'T:

•Add people without permission

•Tolerate harassment

•Over-moderate discussions

•Ignore member concerns

•Let spam accumulate

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Group Etiquette

Timing:

•Respect time zones

•Avoid late-night messages (unless urgent)

•Use Do Not Disturb wisely

Content:

•Keep messages concise

•Use voice notes for long explanations

•Warn before sending many photos

•Don't forward chain messages

Engagement:

•Reply to important questions

•Acknowledge plans/announcements

•React with emojis instead of "ok" messages

•Voice opinions when asked

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For Group Members

✅ DO:

•Stay on topic

•Use @mentions appropriately

•Contribute value

•Respect others

•Read pinned messages

•Check before posting duplicates

❌ DON'T:

•Spam messages

•Post off-topic content

•Abuse @mentions

•Share others' private info

•Leave without saying goodbye

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Quick Reference

Good Group Culture

✓ Clear purpose and rules

✓ Respectful communication

✓ Active but not overwhelming

✓ Everyone feels valued

Red Flags to Avoid

✗ Constant notifications

✗ Off-topic spam

✗ Lack of moderation

✗ Unclear group purpose

Pro Tips

💡 Pin group rules at top

💡 Use polls for decisions

💡 Schedule quiet hours

💡 Regular member check-ins

Managing Group Activity

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Group Management Tools

Archive, report, or delete groups

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Archive Group

Hide without leaving:

1.Long press group in messages list

2.Tap Archive

3.Access: Menu → Archived Chats

4.Unarchives on new message

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Report Group

Report violations:

1.Group Info → ⋮ More

2.Tap Report Group

3.Choose reason

4.Submit (anonymous)

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Delete Group

As Creator/Last Admin:

1.Group Info → Delete Group

2.Confirm deletion

3.Permanently removes for ALL members

4.Cannot be undone

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Delete Warning

Deleting a group removes it for

ALL members permanently

. Consider making someone else admin if you want to leave instead.

Troubleshooting

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Common Issues & Solutions

Fix group chat problems quickly

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Can't Send Messages

•Check if you have send permission

•Verify you're still a member

•Check if admins-only mode enabled

•Ensure not blocked by admin

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Not Receiving Notifications

•Check if group is muted

•Verify notification settings

•Check Do Not Disturb

•Ensure app notifications enabled

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Can't Add Members

•May not have permission

•Group might be at max (256)

•User may have blocked group invites

•Check admin settings

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Group Link Not Working

•Link may be disabled

•May have expired

•Group might be full

•Ask admin for new link

Advanced Features

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Coming Soon

Exciting features on the roadmap

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Coming Soon

Group Templates

Pre-configured groups for:

•Study groups

•Project teams

•Event planning

•Book clubs

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Coming Soon

Bots & Integrations

Automated assistants:

•Welcome bot for new members

•Poll bot

•Reminder bot

•Game bots

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Coming Soon

Sub-Groups

Create related sub-groups:

•Break out groups

•Topic-specific channels

•Regional chapters

What's Next?

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Voice & Video Calls

Make group voice and video calls

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Communities

Scale beyond 256 members with communities

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Privacy & Security

Advanced security settings for groups

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Pro Tip

Use pinned messages for group rules, important links, and recurring information. Members can always find them at the top!

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