How to leave a group text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

In the Messages app, you can leave a group text at any time, as long as there are three other people on the thread. Here's how:

1. Go to the group text that you want to leave.
2. Tap the top of the conversation. 
3. Tap , then tap Leave this Conversation.

To leave a group text, all participants need to be using iMessage. If you don't see the option to leave, it might mean one or more of the users isn't using a device with iMessage. You can't remove yourself from these group texts, but you can mute the conversation.

To mute a group text, turn on Hide Alerts:

1. Go to the group text.
2. Tap the top of the conversation, then tap .
3. Turn on Hide Alerts.

You can also swipe left over the group text and tap Hide Alerts. When Hide Alerts is on, you'll find a crescent moon  next to the conversation.

Hide Alerts stops notifications for a specific group text, not your device. You'll still receive all other messages and notifications on your Lock screen. Learn more about managing your notifications.

• If you get messages that look like spam or junk, or from someone who's not saved in your Contacts, you can report the messages as junk or block the contact.
• Learn how to start a group text with Messages.