12.2 Group Chat
In a group chat you exchange messages with several participants.
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New chat messages are indicated by a red chat icon in the toolbar.
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To start a group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.
3 Click on +.

The list of all contacts with whom you can have a chat conversation opens.
4 Click the contacts you want to start a group conversation with.
5 Click on Done.
6 Enter your message in the text field.

The participants of the group will receive your message.
To resume a group chat
1 Click on

2 Click on Groups.

The list of contacts with whom you have already communicated via group chat opens.
3 Click on the desired group chat to resume the conversation.
4 Enter your message in the text field.

The participants of the group will receive your message.
To add another participant to a group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.

The list of group chats opens.
3 Click on the group chat in which you want to add another contact.
4 Click on the title bar of the group chat.

All participants of the group are listed.
5 Click on + Add contact.
6 Select the desired contact. Multiple contacts can also be marked.
7 Click on Add.
| You can only add a participant to the group if you are the administrator of the group. |
| A newly added contact can only see text messages that were added after he was added to the group. He does not see the chat history. |
To remove a participant from a group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.

The list of group chats opens.
3 Click on the group chat from which you want to remove a participant.
4 Click on the title bar of the group chat.

All participants of the group are listed.
5 Right-click the participant you want to remove from the group.
6 Click on Remove Member.

The participant is removed from the group.
| You can only remove participants of a group if you are the administrator of the group. |
To change the name of the group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.

The list of group chats opens.
3 Click on the group chat whose name you want to change.
4 Click on the title bar within the group chat.
5 Enter a group name in the text box.
6 Confirm the entry by pressing the Enter key.

The group name is changed.
7 By clicking on Back you will get back to the chat area.
| You can only change the group name if you are the administrator of the group. |
To leave a group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.

The list of contacts with whom you have already communicated via group chat opens.
3 Right-click on the group chat that you want to leave.
4 Click on Leave group.
5 Confirm the query by clicking on Leave.

You are no longer a member of the group.
To delete a group chat
1 Click on

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The chat window opens.
2 Click on Groups.

The list of group chats opens.
3 Right-click on the group chat that you want to delete.
4 Click on Delete in the context menu.
5 Confirm with Delete.

The group chat is deleted.
Last modified date: 12.17.2021