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How do I create a group chat?

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Written by Beside Team
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Follow these simple steps to create a group chat in the Beside app:

1. Open the Inbox Screen

  • Launch the Beside app on your iOS or macOS device.

  • Navigate to the Inbox screen, which serves as the central hub for all your conversations.

2. Tap the + Icon

  • Tap on the + icon at the top right of the screen to initiate the creation of a new chat.

3. Select New Group

  • In the menu that appears, tap on "New Group."

  • This option allows you to start a group conversation with multiple contacts.

4. Choose Your Contacts

  • Select the contacts you want to include in the group chat from your address book.

  • You can search for specific contacts or scroll through your list to find them.

  • Once you've selected all desired contacts, tap on the group to create it.

5. Start Messaging

  • Once your group is created, you can start sending messages, sharing media, and collaborating with all members in the chat.

  • Utilize Beside’s AI-powered features to enhance your group conversations, such as summarizing discussions or extracting action items.

ℹ️ Group texting with non-Beside users is currently not supported. We understand this may be an important feature for many users, and our team is exploring possibilities for future updates.

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