How to Make a Group Chat on Twitter

Making a group chat on Twitter is a simple way to connect privately with multiple people at once. This guide will show you exactly how to create, manage, and use Twitter’s Group Direct Messages for everything from collaborating with your team to building a tight-knit community with your biggest fans. We’ll cover the step-by-step process and share some strategies for using this feature effectively.

What Exactly is a Twitter Group Chat?

Often called a “Group DM,” a Twitter Group Chat is a private conversation in your Direct Messages that includes more than two people. It’s a powerful but sometimes overlooked feature that allows you to bring together a select group for focused discussions, away from the public timeline.

Here are the key things you need to know about them:

• Participant Limit: You can add up to 200 people to a single group chat. This capacity makes it suitable for both small teams and larger private communities.
• No Follow Required: Unlike one-on-one DMs (where settings can restrict messages), you can add anyone to a group chat, even if you don't follow each other, as long as their settings permit it. Anyone in the group can add other members.
• Rich Media Sharing: Just like regular DMs, you can share more than just text. Group chats support photos, videos, GIFs, and links, making conversations lively and informative.
• Read Receipts: You’ll see when others in the group have seen your message, which is helpful for coordination and quick updates.

How to Make a Group Chat on Twitter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a group chat is straightforward on both desktop and mobile. Here’s how to do it on each platform.

On Desktop (Web Browser)

Follow these simple steps to start a group conversation from your computer:

1. Open Your Messages: Navigate to your Twitter/X homepage and click the Messages icon (the envelope) in the left-hand navigation menu.
2. Start a New Message: In the messages pane, click the New message icon (an envelope with a plus sign) located at the top of your conversations list.
3. Add Your People: A "New Message" window will pop up. In the "Choose one or more people" search bar, start typing the names or @handles of the people you want to add. Select each person from the list that appears. You must add at least two people to create a group.
4. Create the Group: Once you've added everyone, click the Next button at the top right of the popup.
5. Send Your First Message: You’ll be taken to the new group conversation screen. Type your first message in the compose box at the bottom and hit Enter or click the send button. Your group chat is now active!

On Mobile (iOS and Android App)

The process on your phone is just as easy:

1. Go to Your Direct Messages: Open the Twitter/X app and tap the Messages icon (the envelope) in the bottom navigation bar.
2. Create a New Message: Tap the blue New message icon (an envelope with a plus sign) in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Create a group": On the next screen, tap the Create a group option.
4. Choose Participants: Search for and tap on the profiles of the people you want to include in your chat. A checkmark will appear next to their name. You can select multiple people from this screen.
5. Start the Chat: Once your group is assembled, tap Next or Create in the top-right corner. This will open the group chat, where you can type and send your first message to get things started.

How to Manage Your Twitter Group Chat

Once a group chat is created, you have several options for managing it. Keeping your chats organized can make a huge difference, especially if you’re part of multiple groups.

Adding More People to an Existing Group

Need to bring someone else into the conversation? Any member of the group can add new people.

• Open the group chat you want to add to.
• Click or tap the info icon ("i" in a circle) at the top-right corner.
• Select Add people.
• Search for and select the person you want to add, then confirm. They will be added to the chat and will be able to see the conversation history from that point forward.

Naming (and Renaming) Your Group Chat

Giving your group a specific name helps everyone quickly identify its purpose, distinguishing it from countless other untitled chats.

• Go into your group chat settings by clicking the info icon ("i" in a circle).
• Select the option to Edit or Edit name.
• Type in a new name for the chat (e.g., "Q4 Marketing Campaign" or "Podcast Listeners Club") and save it.

Muting Group Chat Notifications

Active group chats can generate a lot of notifications. If they become distracting, you can easily mute the conversation without leaving it.

• Open the group chat and click/tap the info icon.
• Find the option for Snooze notifications or Mute conversation.
• You can typically choose to mute for a set period (like 1 hour) or until you decide to turn them back on.

Leaving a Group Chat

If a conversation is no longer relevant, you can leave at any time.

• Inside the group chat, go to the settings using the info icon.
• Scroll down and select the Leave conversation option. You'll be removed from the group, and a message will appear in the chat letting others know you've left.

Why Bother with Twitter Group Chats? Strategies for Brands and Creators

Beyond casual chats with friends, Group DMs are a versatile tool for building brands, managing projects, and fostering community. They offer a direct line of communication that cuts through the noise of the public feed.

1. Creating Exclusive Fan Communities

Reward your most loyal followers with an invitation to an exclusive group chat. This can be a space for behind-the-scenes content, early announcements, or direct Q&As with you.

Example: A musician could create a group chat for top listeners on Spotify or members of their fan club. In the group, they could share sneak peeks of new songs, ask for feedback on merchandise designs, or announce tour dates before they go public. This fosters a sense of being an "insider" and deepens fan loyalty.

2. Coordinating Collaborations and Campaigns

Tired of long email threads? Use a Group DM to quickly coordinate with other creators, influencers, or brand partners.

Example: If you’re launching a joint giveaway with two other brands, create a group chat named "Giveaway Launch Oct 2024." Use it to finalize the rules, share creative assets for approval, and decide on a launch time. It's faster and more direct than waiting for email replies.

3. Intimate Customer Support or VIP Service

For high-value clients or customers facing a persistent issue, a temporary group chat can provide a personal and highly effective support channel.

Example: A SaaS company could create a private group for a small cohort of beta testers. This allows testers to report bugs directly, share feedback in real-time, and lets the product team ask follow-up questions immediately, all in one consolidated place.

4. Internal Team Huddles and Quick Syncs

For social-media-native teams, a Twitter group chat can be an excellent alternative to Slack or Teams for quick updates, brainstorming hashtags, or sharing trending content that needs a fast response.

Example: A social media team can have a persistent group chat called "Social Team Standup" where they share daily priorities, ask for quick feedback on a post caption, or alert the team to a developing story they should engage with.

Final Thoughts

Twitter's Group DMs are a surprisingly useful feature for building deeper connections, whether for professional collaboration or personal community. By learning how to create and manage these private spaces, you can move important conversations off the public timeline and create focused, meaningful interactions.

Of course, as you create more of these groups and your community grows, staying on top of messages across multiple chats and public mentions can become a challenge. To help us keep all our conversations streamlined, from public replies to private DMs, we rely on Postbase. Its unified inbox brings all DMs and comments from every platform into one manageable view, so no message gets missed and community management feels organized instead of overwhelming.