How to Compose and Send Group Messages in GroupMe App

GroupMe is a popular group messaging app available for iOS, Android, and web. With over 12 million users, GroupMe makes it easy to stay connected with groups of friends, family members, coworkers, classmates, teammates, and more through group messaging.

As an experienced GroupMe user, here is a guide on how to effectively compose and send group messages using the app:

Getting Started with GroupMe

To get started with GroupMe:

  • Download the app on your phone from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
  • Or access GroupMe on the web by going to groupme.com and logging in or signing up.

Once you launch GroupMe, you can start adding contacts and creating group chats right away.

Creating a New Group

To create a new group in GroupMe:

  • Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.
  • Select “Start Group” from the menu.
  • Give the group a name and optional photo.
  • Tap “Create Group”.
  • Select contacts to add from your phone’s contacts list or type in phone numbers or emails manually.
  • Tap “Add” after selecting each contact to add them to the group.

Pro Tip: Name your group something descriptive so members know what the purpose of the group is right away when they’re added.

Composing and Sending Group Messages

Composing a new message to send to the group is simple.

  • Simply tap the text field at the bottom of the group chat screen and start typing your message.
  • You can attach photos, videos, your location, events, and more by tapping the attachment icon to the right of the text field.
  • When your message is ready, hit send by tapping the arrow icon on the right side of the text field.

Your message will now instantly appear in the group chat for all members to see.

Additional Tips for Group Messaging

Here are some additional tips to keep in mind when using GroupMe for group messaging:

  • Mention members in your message using the @ symbol. This sends them a separate notification even if they have notifications muted for the group.
  • Pin important messages by long pressing on any message and choosing to pin it. Pinned messages stick to the top of the chat.
  • Create polls to easily get group feedback on questions. Tap the attachment icon when composing a message to add a poll option.
  • Mute notifications when you need to focus. You won’t miss messages, just notifications.
  • Leave the group at any time by opening the group’s settings. The group will continue without you.

Conclusion

GroupMe makes staying in touch with groups easy. With the ability to create groups, compose messages adding photos/videos, and more, it offers a complete mobile messaging experience. Use the tips in this guide to start mastering group messaging in GroupMe.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I have over 5 years of experience using GroupMe for personal and professional group messaging.