# How to create a group chat in teams?

> To create a group chat in Microsoft Teams, click on 'New chat', type the names of the people you want to add, optionally add a group name, and then compose and send your message.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-group-chat-in-teams/
Apps: Microsoft Teams
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3709ab56e05a00fdc3be/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on 'New chat'
2. Type the names of the people you'd like to add in the group
3. Add a 'Group name' if you want
4. Now you can compose a message for group and click on 'Send'