# Group Messaging

## How Group Messaging works

The Group Chat function from the Inbox sends out the same message to multiple people at once. But to the recipient, it always looks 1 to 1 - the recipient can't see other people who got the message.

This allows you to send out mass message to a group, but alllows you to have a direct conversation with a person if they reply back to your message.

### How to message a Group

**Step 1:** Navigate to the Inbox tab from the sidebar.

**Step 2:** Once you have the Inbox opened, click on the 'Groups' tab.

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**Step 3:** Click on the 'Compose' button and then select 'New Group.'

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**Step 4:** Click on the '+Add' button beside all the contacts you want to include. Then, click on the the button to proceed to Step #2.

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**Step 5:** Add a Group Name and a profile picture (if you wish) and then click the 'Create Group' button to finalize making the group.

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