Skype Help

    How do I manage group chats in Skype on desktop?

    Back to search results

    In your group chat, select the Group name to open the group profile.

    From the group profile, you can:

    Manage your group chats
    • Add or update a group picture - Click the group photo to upload a photo or remove the photo. 
    • Change your group name - Click the edit button Edit button next to your group name to type a new one. 
    • Send a link to join your group - Click share Icon Share link to join group to share an invitation link to your group chat outside of Skype. 
    • Send a message - Click Send Message Icon Send message to send a message to this group.
    • Start a video call - Click video call button Start video call to start a video call with this group.
    • Start a call - Click start a call button Start call to start an audio call with this group.
    • Schedule a call - Click Schedule Call Icon Schedule a call to send this group an invite for a call on a specific date and time.
    • Add People - Select Plus Icon Add people to include additional participants in your group conversation.
    • Group Gallery - Select Show more to browse all the images, links, and files that have been shared to this group chat.
    Update your Group Chat Settings
    • Hide conversation: You can hide your group chat to remove it from your chat list.
    • Notifications: Turn notifications on or off for new messages in this group. 
    • Smart Notifications: With Smart Notifications on, you will only be notified anytime someone quotes or @mentions you in this group. 
    • Add to favorites: Add this group conversation to your favorites in the Chats tab. 
    • Chat history: Allow everyone to access the chat history. 
    • Share group via link: Select to allow group members to create and share an invitation link for this group. 
    • Leave group: Leave the group chat. 

    Looking for the mobile version of this article? How do I manage group chat settings in Skype on mobile or tablet?

    Additional Resources

    Ask the Community

    Join the conversation with other customers.
    Try our virtual agent

    In training to help with Skype.
    Help improve Skype Support

    Share your ideas with a quick survey.
    Skype Status

    Check if there are any issues currently affecting Skype.