how to add a person to group text message on iOS 26, iPhone 17

how to add a person to group text message on iOS 26, iPhone 17

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 5:06 AM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2025 7:55 AM

NH Goldberg wrote:

how to add a person to group text message on iOS 26, iPhone 17 (bold mine)

You can't add or remove people from SMS/MMS group conversations (green bubbles), only iMessage (blue bubbles). You'll have to make a new conversation with the new person included.


If this is an iMessage group chat, tap the conversation, then the group icons at the top, then 'Add Contact':



Add and remove people in group text messages on your iPhone - Apple Support

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Oct 30, 2025 7:55 AM in response to NH Goldberg

NH Goldberg wrote:

how to add a person to group text message on iOS 26, iPhone 17 (bold mine)

You can't add or remove people from SMS/MMS group conversations (green bubbles), only iMessage (blue bubbles). You'll have to make a new conversation with the new person included.


If this is an iMessage group chat, tap the conversation, then the group icons at the top, then 'Add Contact':



Add and remove people in group text messages on your iPhone - Apple Support

how to add a person to group text message on iOS 26, iPhone 17

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