Manage a group conversation in Messages on Mac

You can send a message to a group of people, then name your group conversation so that it’s easier to keep track of and find.

1. Go to the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select a group conversation.

3. Click , click Change Group Name and Photo, then follow the onscreen instructions.

   • Group Name: Enter the group name as you want it displayed.

   • Photo: Choose anything from a colourful monogram, a standard photo or a personalised Memoji.

4. Click Done.

You can add people to a group conversation, even after the conversation has started.

1. Go to the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select a group conversation.

3. Click , then click Add Member.

4. Enter the contact information for the person you want to add.

When you add a new person to a group conversation where you’re collaborating on a project, you have to grant them access to the project — click Review at the top of the conversation.

You can only remove a person from a group conversation if there are at least three other participants, not including yourself.

1. Go to the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select a group conversation.

3. Click , then do one of the following:

   • Control-click the name of the person you want to remove, then choose Remove From Conversation.

   • If you have a trackpad or a Magic Mouse, swipe left with two fingers on the name, then click Remove.

When you remove a person from a group conversation where you’re collaborating on a project, you should check the participant access in the app (for example, Notes or Pages) to remove viewing or editing privileges.

You can only leave a group conversation if there are at least three other participants.

1. Go to the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select a group conversation.

3. Click , scroll down below the list of members, then click Leave this Conversation.

If you want to stay in the group conversation but stop receiving message notifications, select the Hide Alerts tickbox. See Manage notifications from Messages.