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. In the Messages app on your Mac, select a group conversation.

   To search for contacts and content in conversations, click in the Search field in the top-left corner and enter what you’re looking for. Or, choose from the suggested contacts, links, photos, and more.

2. Click the Details button , 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 colorful monogram, a standard photo, or a personalized Memoji.

3. Click Done.

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

1. In the Messages app on your Mac, select a group conversation.

   To search for contacts and content in conversations, click in the Search field in the top-left corner and enter what you’re looking for. Or, choose from the suggested contacts, links, photos, and more.

2. Click the Details button , then click Add Member.

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

   You can’t add someone who’s restricted by communication limits in Screen Time.

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

1. In the Messages app on your Mac, select a group conversation.

   To search for contacts and content in conversations, click in the Search field in the top-left corner and enter what you’re looking for. Or, choose from the suggested contacts, links, photos, and more.

2. Click the Details button , Control-click the participant you want to remove, then choose Remove From Conversation. Or, if you have a trackpad or a Magic Mouse, you can also swipe left with two fingers on the participant, then click Remove.

When you’re finished chatting with your group, you can leave the group conversation.

To leave a group conversation, there must be at least three other participants.

1. In the Messages app on your Mac, select a group conversation.

   To search for contacts and content in conversations, click in the Search field in the top-left corner and enter what you’re looking for. Or, choose from the suggested contacts, links, photos, and more.

2. Click the Details button , scroll to the bottom, then click Leave this Conversation.

If you want to stay in the group conversation but stop receiving message notifications, select the Hide Alerts checkbox.