How do I add or remove members in a group in GroupMe?
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In GroupMe you can add or remove members in your existing groups. 

Note: If the group is closed, and you are not the creator, you won't be able to add or remove members. Learn more about Closed Groups.

Adding a member to an existing group in GroupMe

  1. In the group chat you want to add people to, tap the group's avatar (profile picture), then tap Members  GroupMe Members.

  2. Tap Add members  Plus button, then search for the people you want to add by typing in their name, email, or phone number.

  3. Tap the person’s name to add them to the group, then tap Done  Done button.

Tip: If you have any issues trying to add someone, you can also send the person a share link to join the group. 

Removing a member from a group in GroupMe

  1. In the group you want to remove people, tap the group's avatar (profile picture), then tap Members  GroupMe Members.

  2. Tap the person you want to remove, tap Remove from group, then tap Remove again to confirm.

Note: When you remove a user, they will not be able to re-join the group unless someone in the group invites them back in with a share link to join the group.

Adding a member to an existing group in GroupMe

  1. In the group chat you want to add people to:

    • on iPhone, tap the group's avatar (profile picture), then tap Members  GroupMe Members.

    • on iPad, tap Members  GroupMe Members from the top of the screen.

  2. Tap Add members, then search for the people you want to add by typing in their name, email, or phone number.

  3. Tap the person’s name to add them to the group, then tap Done.

Tip: If you have any issues trying to add someone, you can also send the person a share link to join the group. 

Removing a member from a group in GroupMe

  1. In the group you want to remove people:

    • on iPhone, tap the group's avatar (profile picture), then tap Members  GroupMe Members.

    • on iPad, tap Members  GroupMe Members from the top of the screen.

  2. Tap the person you want to remove, tap Remove from group, then tap Remove again to confirm.

Note: When you remove a user, they will not be able to re-join the group unless someone in the group invites them back in with a share link to join the group.

Adding a member to an existing group in GroupMe

  1. In the group chat you want to add people to, select the group's avatar (profile picture), then select Members.

  2. Select Add Members  Add button, then search for the people you want to add by typing in their name, email, or phone number.

  3. Select the person’s name to add them to the group, then select Add member.

Tip: If you have any issues trying to add someone, you can also send the person a share link to join the group. 

Removing a member from a group in GroupMe

  1. In the group you want to remove people, select the group's avatar (profile picture), then select Members.

  2. Hover over the person you want to remove, select Remove, then select Yes to confirm.

Note: When you remove a user, they will not be able to re-join the group unless someone in the group invites them back in with a share link to join the group.

Adding a member to an existing group in GroupMe

  1. In the group chat you want to add people to, select the group's avatar (profile picture), then select Members  Add members button.

  2. Select Add members  Add button, then search for the people you want to add by typing in their name, email, or phone number.

  3. Select the person’s name to add them to the group, then select the checkmark  Done button.

Tip: If you have any issues trying to add someone, you can also send the person a share link to join the group.

Removing a member from a group in GroupMe

  1. In the group you want to remove people, select the group's avatar (profile picture), then select Members  Add members button.

  2. Select the person you want to remove, select Remove from group, then select Remove again to confirm.

  3. You can also remove multiple members at one time by selecting See more  More options button and select Remove members, then check the members you want to remove and select Remove.

Note: When you remove a user, they will not be able to re-join the group unless someone in the group invites them back in with a share link to join the group.

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