How to Create a Group on Instagram Mobile & Desktop
If you want to talk with multiple people at the same time, you can create a group chat on Instagram. This is a great way to stay connected with friends, family, or even a study or business team.
What is an Instagram Group?
- An Instagram group is a private chat where you can message multiple people at once.
- You can send texts, photos, videos, voice notes, and even start video calls.
- Group chats are part of Instagram’s Direct Messages (DMs) feature.
Create a Group on Instagram
For Mobile Users (Android & iPhone):
- Open the Instagram App
- Make sure you are logged into your account.
- Tap on the Messenger Icon
- It’s in the top-right corner of your home screen.
- Tap the ‘Create Message’ Icon
- This looks like a pencil and paper or a “+” sign, usually in the top-right corner.
- Select People You Want in the Group
- Choose two or more people from your followers or search their usernames.
- Tap ‘Chat’ or ‘Next’
- This will open a new group chat.
- Type a Message and Send
- Once you send the first message, the group is created.
- (Optional) Name Your Group
- Tap on the group name at the top and choose “Name this group” to give it a custom name.
For Desktop (Instagram Web):
Instagram’s web version has limited features, but you can still create and use group chats:
- Go to www.instagram.com and log in.
- Click the Messenger icon (top-right).
- Click on the pencil icon to start a new message.
- Select multiple users and click Next.
- Send a message to create the group.
Tips for Using Instagram Groups:
- You can add up to 250 people in a group chat.
- You can mute notifications if the group is too active.
- You can send reels, posts, or profiles directly to the group.
- Admin features like removing members or naming the group are available.