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You can communicate in real time with multiple people across multiple platforms by using GroupMe. The conversation is kept in your GroupMe account, so you have one continuous log that all group members can interact through via desktop or mobile device. You can even add an email address or phone number as a contact to get in touch with an individual who might not have a GroupMe account and it’s free!
Steps
Creating An Account
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1Go to https://web.groupme.com.
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2Click Sign up today.Advertisement
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3Type in your email address.
- You can also sign up with your Facebook account by clicking on Continue with Facebook.
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4Click on Continue.
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5Enter your personal information. This is done by typing in the requested information for each text field on the “Welcome. Let’s Get You Started” page.
- Entering your phone number allows you to receive messages via your mobile device.
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6Type in the code and Click Continue. It will be texted to your mobile device that's linked with the number you provided GroupMe.
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7Click on Start Chatting!. Doing so will successfully create a GroupMe account. You can now create your first group or start chatting in one that you’ve been invited to!
Creating A Group
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1Go to https://web.groupme.com and sign in.
- If you’re already signed into GroupMe, go to Step 2.
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2Click on the blue chat bubble. It’s located towards the top-left of your screen and has a plus symbol on it.
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3Click Start Group.
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4Type in the group name.
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5Click on Create Group.
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6Click on a contact to add. You can scroll through the list or type their name into the text field at the top of the “Add Members” pop up.
- Type in the individual’s phone number or email address if they don’t have a GroupMe account.
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7Click on the Add Members button. It’s below the contacts and lists the number of people you will be adding to the group.
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8Click on the text field. It’s at the bottom of your screen.
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9Type out a message.
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10Click on +. This will send your message and create a group forum where all members can communicate in real time.
Community Q&A
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QuestionDoes everyone I invite to the group message need the app to see the invite?Community AnswerNo they can see the invite in singular text that shows everyone. It works just as well as it would with the app and they can rejoin without the app
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QuestionIf I remove myself from Groupme, does anyone know about it?Community AnswerYes. Groupme will automatically send a message to the members of your group saying that you have left the group.
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QuestionIf I add a new member to the group, can they see past messages?Community AnswerNo, they cannot.
Warnings
- GroupMe is currently only available to U.S. users.
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