One of TikTok’s latest features is the ability to start a group chat with up to 32 people. But how exactly do you create a group chat on TikTok?
A recent feature that has become increasingly popular on TikTok is the ability to start up a group chat with other users to easily share videos while staying on the platform.
In 2021, TikTok users reported that they could create group chats and share their favorite videos with friends, despite a few issues. However, this feature was removed a few years later.
In August 2024, the company announced the return of group chats, now supporting up to 32 people. This feature is available to users aged 16 and older, allowing them to share posts with friends and family without needing to open a separate messaging app.
So, here’s how to start a group chat on TikTok.
How to start a group chat on TikTok with inbox
Starting up a group chat can be done in one of two ways on TikTok. You can start a group chat directly from your inbox before you look at posts, or you can use the share function to start a chat.
We’ll focus on the first option to kick things off, starting a group chat directly from the inbox. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the TikTok app and click the inbox icon.
- In the messages tab, tap the plus button at the top left corner of the screen to start a new chat.
- Select which friends you want to add (up to 32 users).
- Press ‘Select group chat.’
You’ve now created a group chat! Similar to other messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, and Instagram, you can change the chat name and add more members.
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How to make a TikTok group chat with friends
Now, if you’re already scrolling through videos and want to start a TikTok group chat the other way, it’s pretty easy too. Just do as follows:
- Find a video to share.
- Tap the Share button (the arrow) on the right.
- Select the friends you want to share it with.
- Press ‘Create group chat with friends’ and hit send.
Once you’ve created a group chat, it’ll live in your inbox, just like your other DMs.
TikTok said it’s limited the number of groups a user can create and the frequency of message forwarding. The platform has also introduced muting and blocking tools for group chats, along with options to report harassment and abusive or hateful behavior.
The group chat feature is unavailable for users under 15 (the minimum age for TikTok is 13), and there are access restrictions for teens aged 16 to 17. The company said: “If a teen is sent a link to join a group conversation, they will not be able to join unless the group includes at least one mutual friend.
“If they are eligible to join, they will be required to make a proactive decision to join. When a teen creates a group conversation, by default we will require them to review and approve new joiners.”
If you want to learn more about how to use TikTok, you can check out our other guides, including how to duet on TikTok and how to Stitch on TikTok.