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Sending SMS Group Messages in Multiline

Read on to learn about sending group messages in the mobile MultiLine iOS application.  

Overview

You can send group messages by adding multiple participants to the To: list for your message. When users send group messages, all responses can be seen by all members of the group thread.

Before you start 

  • Currently, group messaging is only available to US and Canada users. If group messages are sent to users outside US and Canada, the users will receive individual messages with no grouping.
  • Maximum number of participants in a group is 11 including the sender.
  • Once you create a group conversation by sending a message, adding or removing participants will create a new group conversation.
  • Your organization must allow you to use group messaging for this feature to be available.  

How to send a group message

You can send a group message using the Messages feature.

iOS

  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button Icon

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  2. Enter the names or tap the Add button add contact to add people from your contacts.
  3. Enter your message, then tap the Send button Green Arrow Left Clip Art At - Green Arrow Up Icon - Free Transparent PNG  Clipart Images Download.

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Android

  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button.
  2. Enter the name or number and select Done or โฎ on your keyboard before adding the next name or number (not the DONE in the upper right).
  3. Click DONE in the upper right when you've finished adding numbers.
  4. Enter your message and tap the Send button.

For group messages in WhatsApp, see Using MultiLine for WhatsApp messaging.

For group messages in MultiLine Desktop, see Messages and group messaging in MultiLine Desktop.


Read on to learn about sending group messages in the mobile MultiLine application.  

Overview

You can send group messages by adding multiple participants to the To: list for your message. When users send group messages, all responses can be seen by all members of the group thread.

Before you start 

  • Currently, group messaging is only available to US and Canada users. If group messages are sent to users outside US and Canada, the users will receive individual messages with no grouping.
  • Maximum number of participants in a group is 11 including the sender.
  • Once you create a group conversation by sending a message, adding or removing participants will create a new group conversation.
  • Your organization must allow you to use group messaging for this feature to be available.  

How to send a group message

You can send a group message using the Messages feature.

iOS

  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button Icon

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  2. Enter the names or tap the Add button add contact to add people from your contacts.
  3. Enter your message, then tap the Send button Green Arrow Left Clip Art At - Green Arrow Up Icon - Free Transparent PNG  Clipart Images Download.

Graphical user interface, text, application

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Android

  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button.
  2. Enter the name or number and select Done or โฎ on your keyboard before adding the next name or number (not the DONE in the upper right).
  3. Click DONE in the upper right when you've finished adding numbers.
  4. Enter your message and tap the Send button.

For group messages in WhatsApp, see Using MultiLine for WhatsApp messaging.

For group messages in MultiLine Desktop, see Messages and group messaging in MultiLine Desktop.


About this Article
  • Created: 11/14/2023 10:12 am EST
  • Last updated: 02/16/2024 12:13 pm EST