Simple Ways to Join GroupMe on iPhone or iPad (with Pictures) (2024)

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This wikiHow teaches you how to create a new GroupMe account from scratch, and sync all your phone contacts to your account, using an iPhone or iPad. GroupMe allows you to create and join messaging groups with friends, family, coworkers, and other contacts. You can easily create a new account with your email and phone number. Once you've signed up for an account, you can use GroupMe to chat with friends and customize your profile.

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    Download and install the GroupMe app from the

    App Store. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, and search "GroupMe" to get it for free.

    • If you need further help on downloading an app from the App Store, check out this article for detailed instructions.
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    Open the GroupMe app on your iPhone or iPad. The GroupMe icon looks like a white hashtag "#" sign and an open parenthesis in a blue box. You can find it on your home screen or in an app folder.

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    Tap the Sign up button at the bottom. This button is at the bottom of your screen. It will open your sign-up options.

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    Tap the With your email link. This is a blue link below the Microsoft and Facebook buttons. It will open the "Create an account" form on a new page.

    • Alternatively, select one of the Microsoft or Facebook options here to use your social media accounts to create a new GroupMe profile. These options will redirect you to sign in with the selected service on a new page.
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    Tap the Set Avatar button. This option looks like a figurehead icon at the top of the sign-up form. It will allow you to set a profile picture.

    • Your options will pop up on a new menu.
    • Tap Take Photo to open your camera, and take a new picture to set as your avatar.
    • Tap Choose Photo to select a picture from your iPhone or iPad's Camera Roll.
    • If you're prompted, tap OK to allow GroupMe access to your camera and your photos.
  6. 6

    Enter a profile name into the "Name" field. Tap the "Name" field below the avatar icon, and enter your first name and your last name here.

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    Enter your email address and password. You will later need this information to log in to your account on different devices.

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    Tap and check the "I agree to the Terms of Service" box. You have to agree to GroupMe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in order to create a new account.

    • A blue checkmark will show up next to the option when it's checked.
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    Tap the blue Create account button. This button is at the bottom of your screen. This will save your profile information, and take you to the phone number verification page.

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    Tap the blue Use this iPhone's number button. This will open your Messages app, and prompt you to send a template SMS message to a preset recipient number.

    • If you want to verify your account with a different number, select Verify a different phone number below this button.
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    Tap the Send button. This button looks like a white, upward arrow icon in a green square. You can find it to the right of your SMS text message.

    • Sending the template verification SMS to the indicated recipient will automatically verify your phone, redirect you to the GroupMe app.
    • You can start chatting right after verifying your number.
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    Open the GroupMe app on your iPhone or iPad. The GroupMe icon looks like a white hashtag "#" sign and an open parenthesis in a blue box. You can find it on your home screen or in an app folder.

    • When you're logged in, GroupMe will open up to the "Chat" page.
    • If you're not automatically logged in, tap the Log in button at the bottom, and sign in to your account.
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    Tap the icon. This button is in the upper-left corner of your screen. It will open the menu panel on the left-hand side.

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    Tap Contacts on the menu. This option is listed next to a phonebook icon on the menu panel. It will open your "Contacts" page.

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    Tap Find and Invite Friends. You can find this option at the top of your contacts list.

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    Tap Find Friends From Contacts. This is a blue button at the top of the "Find Friends" page.

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    Tap Sure in the pop-up. When you're prompted, tap Sure to confirm your action, and sync all your phone contacts to GroupMe.

    • This will allow GroupMe to automatically connect you to all the contacts in your phone who use GroupMe.
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    Tap OK in the final pop-up. This is a blue button. It will close the pop-up, and take you back to the Find Friends page.

    • You can tap Invite next to any of your contacts here, and send them an invitation to join GroupMe as well.
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      1. Download and open GroupMe.
      2. Tap Sign up.
      3. Tap With your email.
      4. Tap Set Avatar, and select a picture.
      5. Enter your name, email, and password.
      6. Tap and check the I agree box.
      7. Tap Create account.
      8. Tap Use this iPhone's number.
      9. Send the template SMS to verify.

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      Simple Ways to Join GroupMe on iPhone or iPad (with Pictures) (2024)

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      Simple Ways to Join GroupMe on iPhone or iPad (with Pictures)? ›

      Tap Take Photo to open your camera, and take a new picture to set as your avatar. Tap Choose Photo to select a picture from your iPhone or iPad's Camera Roll. If you're prompted, tap OK to allow GroupMe access to your camera and your photos.

      How do I use GroupMe on my IPAD? ›

      You can use your Apple ID to create an account or sign in to GroupMe.
      1. Open GroupMe.
      2. Select Sign in with Apple at the sign in screen. ...
      3. If you're on an iOS device, you will confirm your details and select Continue. ...
      4. Choose whether you wish to share your email and select Continue. ...
      5. Set a password, then select Create account.

      How to join a GroupMe without the app? ›

      1) In a web browser go to http://www.groupme.com 2) Click on the Login Button. 3) If you are already a member of a Group- choose the group from the list on the left. If you do not see the list, click on the Group Menu. If you are not a member of the group, ask a current group member to invite you.

      How do I join a GroupMe call? ›

      How do I join a group call in GroupMe?
      1. If a call is in progress, the Join button appears in the chat conversation and chat list screens.
      2. To join the call, tap the Join button.
      3. A pop-up window asks you to confirm the call.

      How do I attach a photo in GroupMe? ›

      How do I share a photo or video in GroupMe?
      1. Go to the chat that you want to share a photo.
      2. Select attach. .
      3. From the Photo library, select Camera. to take a new photo or select Pictures. to send an existing photo, then select Open.
      4. When you're ready, select Send to share to the chat.

      How do you join a group chat on iPad? ›

      Open the Messages app on your iPad. Tap the group conversation you want to add someone to. Tap the group name at the top of the conversation, then tap the button that shows how many people are in the conversation. Tap Add Contact, then enter the new recipient's phone number, contact name, or Apple ID.

      How to join GroupMe on iPhone? ›

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      1. Tap Sign up.
      2. Tap With your email.
      3. Tap Set Avatar, and select a picture.
      4. Tap and check the I agree box.
      5. Tap Create account.
      6. Tap Use this iPhone's number.

      Can you use GroupMe without downloading the app? ›

      SMS-only mode

      Add members by just their phone and they can join your group without the need to download the app.

      Why won't GroupMe let me join a group? ›

      To join a group

      You must be invited into a group. Anyone who is a member of the group can add you to the group from the app, or they can send you a share link. Note: If the group admin has enabled Request to join, you might need to request access to the group.

      Do I need an app for GroupMe? ›

      Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they don't have the app, they can start chatting over SMS immediately.

      How to create a GroupMe account on iPhone? ›

      To set up GroupMe: Download GroupMe and open the app. Enter your Microsoft Account details, email address, Apple Account details, or Facebook details, then select Continue. Enter your name, set an avatar (profile picture), and create a password.

      How do I access GroupMe? ›

      You can download the GroupMe app for your iPhone or iPad from the App Store, for your Android phone or tablet from the Google Play Store. You can also use the web version of GroupMe on your desktop. Tip: You can also add friends to a GroupMe group by their phone number, and they will receive group messages via SMS.

      What is GroupMe on iPhone? ›

      GroupMe is a free group messaging app. It's a simple way to stay in touch with friends and family.

      Why won't my pictures upload to GroupMe? ›

      The first time you try to send a photo on your mobile device, a window will appear asking for permission to access your photos. You need to tap Allow. However, if you originally chose not to allow GroupMe access, you'll need to update your permissions.

      How long does GroupMe keep photos? ›

      How long are files and data available in GroupMe?
      MessagesDetermined by user*
      Chat titlesDetermined by user**
      VideosAvailable for 5 years
      PicturesAvailable for 5 years
      FilesAvailable for 5 years

      Can you use GroupMe on a tablet? ›

      You can download the GroupMe app for your iPhone or iPad from the App Store, for your Android phone or tablet from the Google Play Store.

      Do you have to download GroupMe to use it? ›

      SMS-only mode

      Add members by just their phone and they can join your group without the need to download the app.

      Do you need the GroupMe app to receive messages? ›

      You can also invite friends to join the app from the Contacts screen. GroupMe allows you to send messages to friends that don't have the app installed but it's not a seamless experience. They can receive these messages either on their email or as SMS texts.

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