How do I create and manage a group chat?

In a group chat, several people exchange information together – such as a team, a project, or a department.

Create a group

Group name (Required)

Max. 120 characters

Group photo (Optional)

The following image formats are allowed: jpg, jpeg, png, and webp

Description (Optional)

Free text with max. 500 characters

Members (Required)

Select the people you want to add to the group.

The maximum number of members in a group chat is 3,000.

Confidential group (Optional)

Confidential groups offer maximum security through end-to-end encryption. To optimally protect your data, the following special rules apply in these groups:

• Automatic deletion: All messages are automatically deleted after 30 days.

• Unencrypted information: The group name, group description, and group photo are not encrypted.

• Limited functions: Voice messages, calls, translations, AI functions, message searches, or content previews in notifications are not available.

• File management: Shared files can only be downloaded; there is no file preview.

Manage members

In the group's Settings under the Members section, you can add or remove people at any time.

Roles in a group

There are three roles in a group with different permissions:

• Owner

  Creates the group and has all rights.

• Administrator

  Can manage members and group settings.

• Participant

  Joins the group and sends messages.

Leave a group

In the group settings, select Leave group to exit the group.