How do I create a group chat in Skype on mobile or tablet?

Android (6.0+) and Android tablet

  1. Tap the New chat New chat button button.

  2. Select New Group .

  3. Set up your group:

    • Enter a name for your group, which is required to continue.

    • Tap the Picture button to upload, or take a new photo for your group, if you'd like to add one. Once you are happy with the image you've selected, tap the checkmark.

    • Tap the Edit button to pick a color for your group chat, if you'd like to choose one, and then tap the right arrow to confirm your color selection.

    • Tap the right arrow to start adding contacts. Tap Search , and then type the name of the contact you want to add. Alternatively, you can select contacts from your recommended list.

    • Continue searching for and adding up to 600 contacts to your group.

    • Tap Done to create your group and start chatting.

Android 4.0.4 - 5.1

  1. Tap the New chat New chat button, Android 4.0.3 button.

  2. Select New Group .

  3. Set up your group:

    • Search for the contact you want to add by typing in the Select participants field or select them from your Skype Contacts list.

    • Tap the create group button and you'll be taken to your new group chat.

iPhone and iPad

  1. Tap the New chat button.

  2. Select New Group .

  3. Set up your group:

    • Enter a name for your group, which is required to continue.

    • Tap the Picture button to upload, or take a new photo for your group, if you'd like to add one. Once you are happy with the image you've selected, tap the checkmark.

    • Tap the Edit button to pick a color for your group chat, if you'd like to choose one, and then tap the right arrow to confirm your color selection.

    • Tap the right arrow to start adding contacts. Tap Search , and then type the name of the contact you want to add. Alternatively, you can select contacts from your recommended list.

    • Continue searching for and adding up to 600 contacts to your group.

    • Tap Done to create your group and start chatting.

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