Firstly, remember to keep updating your Instagram regularly. Not only will you get the latest update but it will also ensure the app runs optimally. You can download the Instagram app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Also, note that Instagram’s browser version does not support direct messaging or creating group chats. The reason why Instagram groups are not familiar is that this feature is hidden for some reasons. However, there are a few tricks to find the groups. Once you find the group everything is quite straightforward thereon. Read more: Choose from These Five Tools to Add Multiple Links to Instagram Bio
How to make group on Instagram?
Follow these steps to create a group on Instagram
Open the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone
Next, click on the “Direct Message” available at the top-right corner of your screenClick on the ‘Create Group’ icon you can see at the top-right corner of your screen
A suggested list of names will appear. Tap on the circles next to their name to add them to your group. You may also search for people’s names you wish to add in the search bar and then add them. The choice is completely yours.
Once you have added all the people you wanted to, you can then tap on the chat option at the top right corner of the screen.Remember, you can create the group only after you send the first message. Later, you can name the group and people will be notified that you have added them to the group.
Once you create the group, you can then browse the other options and change the group settings. Here’s how;
Open the Instagram app on your deviceClick on the ‘Direct Messages’Select the group chatClick on “See group members”At the bottom of the screen, you should see a “+ “ sign, click on it to add peopleAdd all the people you want to
Additionally, you will get to see many other options on this page. That said, at the bottom of the page, you can find options such as mute messages, an individual, or even leave or end a chat. To see all the media (photos and videos) shared in the group, you can check the Shared tab. Also, other group members can add people to the group unless you (admin) enable the ‘turn on’ option for Approval Request to Join. Being the admin of the group, you have the power to approve all new members before joining the group.
Chat options
While the above information was all about the settings of the group, there are a few options in the Group chat you can use. These options are similar to the ones as the direct messages and allow you to share audio and videos, and add files, documents, and stickers. Also, you can start video calls with the group. However, we do not recommend you to video call a group if there are too many people in it. That said, make sure you have a fast and stable internet connection before you make any video calls. Interestingly, IG allows you to see which of the members has seen your post. It will be updated the moment you are connected to the internet. Simply put, you need to ensure you have a good internet connection if you want to chat or send any files or media in the group. To unsend a message in the group, you can long-press the message you want to remove. Next, press Unsend Message. A poof animation will signify that the message has been removed. Now that you know how to make group on Instagram, you can go ahead and enjoy texting! However, do note that a single group chat can include only 32 people at once. Also, we recommend you to send group appropriate messages as everyone in the group can see what you’re sending. In other words, all the options available to direct messaging apply to group messages too. Do experiment with all the features of group chats and let us know your experience in the comment section below. Also read: 10 Best Instagram Automation Tools
