Name a group text message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Multiple conversations going on? Learn how to name your group text messages and add a photo so they're easier to find.

iPhone showing how to name a group text messages in the Messages app.

How to name a group text message

  1. Open Messages.
  2. Tap a group text message, then tap the top of the thread.
  3. Tap the Info button , then tap Change Name and Photo.
  4. Enter a name, then tap the Camera button  to take a photo. Or select a photo you already have. You can even choose an emoji or Memoji for your photo.
  5. Tap Done.

You can name only group iMessages, not MMS group messages.

Learn more about group text messages. 

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