Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among young people. One of Snapchat’s key features is the ability to send photo and video messages that disappear after being viewed. Users can send individual Snaps or create Snapchat Stories that remain visible for 24 hours.
While Snapchat started as a one-on-one messaging app, it has evolved to include more ways to connect with groups. Snapchat Groups allow users to share messages, photos, and videos with up to 31 friends at once. Here is a comprehensive guide to creating and using Groups on Snapchat.
What are Snapchat Groups?
Snapchat Groups provide a way to share Snaps with multiple friends simultaneously. When you send a Snap to a Group, all members of the Group will receive it and be able to view it for up to 10 seconds. Groups make it easy and fun to share moments with smaller crowds or teams.
Groups have some similarities to Snapchat Stories. Like Stories, Snaps sent to a Group disappear after 24 hours. However, Groups are different because they are private. Only the members you select can view and interact with Snaps sent to the Group. Other Snapchat users won’t even know the Group exists.
How to Create a Snapchat Group
Creating a Snapchat Group is easy and only takes a few taps. Here are step-by-step instructions:
- Open the Snapchat app and tap the arrow button to go to your camera screen.
- At the top of the camera screen, tap the square button with a person icon. This will open your friends list.
- At the top of your friends list, tap “Create Group.”
- Type a name for your Group. The name can only include letters, numbers, and emojis.
- Select the friends you want to add to the Group by tapping their names. You can search for friends using the search bar at the top.
- Once you’ve selected all the Group members, tap the check mark at the bottom.
That’s it! Your new Snapchat Group is created and ready to use. You’ll see the Group appear at the top of your friends list so you can easily send Snaps to the whole crew.
How to Add or Remove Friends from a Group
Your Snapchat Group members can change over time. You may want to add new friends or remove people who you no longer want in the Group. Here is how to edit Group membership:
- Open your friends list and tap on the Group you want to edit.
- This will show the list of current members. To add a new friend, tap the “+” icon at the bottom.
- Search for and select the friend(s) you want to add to the Group.
- To remove someone, swipe left on their name and tap the “Remove” button.
- Once you’ve finished updating the members, tap “Done” to save the changes.
The new members will immediately be added and removed users will no longer receive Snaps from that Group. You can continue to edit the membership at any time.
How to Send a Snap to a Group
Sending a Snap to a Group is just like sending an individual Snap. Here is the process:
- Open the camera and take a photo or video Snap (or upload one from your camera roll).
- After taking/selecting the Snap, tap the arrow icon to go to the send screen.
- Tap the Group’s name at the top of the screen (you may need to swipe left or right to find it).
- Select any additional options like adding text or stickers.
- Tap the arrow icon to send the Snap to the entire Group.
The Snap will disappear after being viewed by each Group member. You’ll be able to see when members view it.
Tips for Using Snapchat Groups
Here are some tips to have fun and stay engaged when using Snapchat Groups:
- Give the Group a fun, descriptive name like “College Squad” or “Europe Trip Crew.”
- Keep Groups small and exclusive. Large Groups can get chaotic.
- Add new friends who get added to your real-life group.
- Send a mix of individual Snaps and Group Snaps to keep things fresh.
- Remember Groups disappear after 24 hours so stay active.
- Review who views your Group Snaps and engage with them.
- Don’t spam the Group with too many Snaps at once.
- Respect members’ privacy by not saving Snaps without permission.
Snapchat Group Video and Voice Calls
In addition to photo and video messaging, Groups can also be used for group video and voice calls with up to 32 participants. Here is how to make calls with your Snapchat Group:
- Open the Group’s chat screen.
- Tap the video or phone icon at the top right.
- Select the members you want to include in the call.
- Tap the video or phone button to start the Group call.
- Interact through video, audio, and chat during the call.
- Tap the red phone button to end the call when finished.
Group calls are a fun way to stay connected on Snapchat beyond just exchanging Snaps. You can gather the whole crew for a quick chat or have long conversations.
Other Snapchat Group Features
Along with messaging and calls, Groups unlock a few other handy features:
- Group Stories – You can create shared Stories just for Group members to contribute to.
- Group Bitmojis – A custom Bitmoji featuring your whole Group.
- Group Chat – Send text chats with the Group visible for 24 hours.
- Group Watch – Sync your Group to watch Snaps, shows, or videos together.
Explore these features for even more ways to interact as a Group!
Conclusion
Snapchat Groups make it fast and easy to share in the moment with multiple friends. To recap, you can create a Group by giving it a name and selecting members. Send photo and video Snaps to the whole Group, which will disappear after being viewed. Add or remove friends from the Group anytime. Groups also enable Group Calls and Stories to bring friends together in new ways.
With these tips, you’ll be prepared to create Groups and become a Snapchat pro! Groups are a fun new way to share memories and hang out with your closest friends on Snapchat.