Snapchat groups allow you to share photos and videos with multiple friends at once. While being part of a Snapchat group can be fun, you may eventually decide you want to remove yourself from a particular group.
Removing yourself from a Snapchat group is easy to do right from the Snapchat app. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove yourself from a group on Snapchat.
Open the Group Chat
The first step is to open the Snapchat group chat that you want to leave. To do this:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Tap on the Chat icon at the bottom left of the Camera screen.
- This will open your recent chats. Tap on the group name to open the group chat.
Once you have opened the group chat, you can then remove yourself from the group.
Leave the Group
With the group chat open, leaving the group is simple:
- Tap and hold on the group chat name at the top of the screen.
- This will open a menu. Tap on ‘Leave Group’.
- A confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap on ‘Leave’ to confirm you want to exit the group.
That’s all there is to it! After tapping ‘Leave’, you will immediately be removed from the group chat.
You Will No Longer Receive Group Messages
Once you leave a Snapchat group, you will no longer receive any messages, photos or videos shared to that group. The group will disappear from your Chat screen.
However, removing yourself from the group does not delete or remove the chat history you have had with that group prior to leaving it. The chat history remains in your Snapchat account unless you manually delete it.
You Can Rejoin a Group After Leaving
If you simply want a break from a particular Snapchat group’s notifications, you are free to rejoin the same group again at any time after removing yourself.
To rejoin a group you have left:
- Have another member of the group add you back into the chat.
- Once re-added, the group will again appear in your Chat screen and you will receive messages sent to the group moving forward.
As long as you parted from the group on good terms, most members will be happy to add you back in if you ask.
Leaving a Group You Created
If you are the creator of a Snapchat group, leaving the group yourself will not delete the group or disband it for the other members. Instead:
- The group will continue to exist without you in it.
- Your admin privileges will be passed to another member of the group.
- You will need to be re-added to rejoin the group like any other member.
So if you created a group that you intend to fully delete, you will need to delete the group before leaving it. Otherwise, it will persist after you exit.
How to Delete a Snapchat Group You Created
If you are the admin of a Snapchat group and want to fully delete the group:
- Open the group chat.
- Tap and hold on the group name, then tap ‘Edit Group’.
- On the Edit Group screen, tap ‘Delete Group’.
- Confirm you want to delete the group and all members will be removed.
This will permanently disband the group chat and remove all members. The chat history will also be deleted.
Things to Know Before Leaving a Snapchat Group
Here are a few other things to keep in mind about leaving Snapchat groups:
- You can leave up to 6 groups per day. Leaving more will prompt a 24 hour waiting period before you can leave additional groups.
- Other members will receive a notification that you have left the group.
- If you only want to mute group notifications temporarily, use Do Not Disturb mode rather than leaving.
- Leaving a group will not unfriend or block members of that group.
Alternative Ways to Leave a Group
In addition to leaving a group from within Snapchat, you also have a couple alternate options:
Leave Via Snapchat Support
You can contact Snapchat Support to have them remove you from a group. This can be helpful if you exceed the daily limit on groups you can leave yourself.
To do this, send a message to Snapchat Support either within the app or via their online contact form. Request that they remove you from the specific group name or ID.
Block Group Members
Rather than leaving the group, you can block every member of the group individually. This will also remove you from the group chat automatically.
The downside is you will need to unblock each member later on if you want to rejoin the group. But it lets you exit without leaving the group directly.
Conclusion
Removing yourself from a Snapchat group is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few taps within the Snapchat app. Simply open the group chat, tap to hold on the name, and select ‘Leave Group’.
Once you exit, you will stop receiving messages and notifications from that group. But your prior chat history will remain in your account. If you change your mind later, have another member add you back into the group.
Group admins can also permanently delete an entire group they created. This removes all members and deletes the chat history.
Leaving too many groups in one day will trigger a cool down period before you can exit more. Overall, Snapchat makes it simple to manage your group memberships as needed directly within the chat screen.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the group chat |
| 2 | Tap and hold the group name |
| 3 | Tap “Leave Group” |
| 4 | Confirm leaving the group |
Follow these steps from within the Snapchat app to remove yourself from any group. Leaving a group prevents you from seeing future messages but does not delete the chat history.
If you created the group, you can also permanently delete the entire group chat. This removes all members and deletes all messages.
Overall, Snapchat makes managing your group memberships easy by letting you leave or delete groups right from the chat screen. Just tap and hold on the group name to access the exit and delete options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rejoin a Snapchat group after leaving?
Yes, you can rejoin a Snapchat group after removing yourself. To do so, have another member of the group add you back into the chat. Once re-added, you will again receive messages sent to the group.
What happens when you leave a Snapchat group as admin?
If you are the admin of a Snapchat group and leave, the group will not be deleted. Your admin privileges will be passed to another member and the group will continue without you.
Can you delete a group chat on Snapchat?
Yes, Snapchat group admins can delete an entire group chat. To do so, open the chat, tap and hold the name, choose ‘Edit Group’, then select ‘Delete Group’. This permanently removes all members.
How do you mute a Snapchat group?
To mute notifications from a Snapchat group temporarily, open the chat, tap the group name, and toggle ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode on. This will mute the chat rather than leaving the group.
Can you remove someone from a Snapchat group?
Yes, Snapchat group admins can remove individual members from a group chat at any time. To do so, open the chat, tap and hold on the member’s name, and choose ‘Remove from Group’.
Summary of Main Points
- Open the Snapchat group chat you want to leave
- Tap and hold the group name at the top of the screen
- Select ‘Leave Group’ to exit the chat
- Confirm leaving to stop receiving group messages
- Your prior chat history remains unless manually deleted
- Get added back by another member to rejoin in the future
- Group admins can permanently delete entire groups
Leaving Snapchat groups is easy and can be done right from the Chat screen. Simply tap and hold the group name and choose ‘Leave Group’ to exit. Rejoining is also possible if you change your mind later on.
With these steps, you can seamlessly manage your Snapchat group memberships and take breaks when needed. Removing yourself is a handy self-management tool for your Snapchat group chats.
Additional Resources
Learn more about managing Snapchat groups with these additional guides: