Creating a Group Chat on Discord from Your Mobile Device
So you’ve probably tried to start a group chat on Discord from your phone and thought, “This should be simple, right?” But nope, it’s surprisingly tricky—or at least it was for me. The interface isn’t always super obvious, and sometimes options are hidden or labeled differently depending on your app version. If you’ve ever frantically tapped around trying to figure out how to get your crew in a new chat, here’s what finally worked for me—and hopefully it helps you avoid some of the same frustration.
First thing to note: Launch the Discord app — obviously. Once it’s open, you’ll see the familiar bottom left corner with your profile picture and your server list. Tap there, because that’s where you get to your direct messages and friends list. Now, here’s where the UI gets weird. To start a new group chat, you need to find the plus icon. That’s usually at the bottom right, but honestly, on some versions or if you’re configured differently, it’s a bit buried or looks different. If it’s not immediately obvious, try tapping on the hamburger menu (three lines) or go into “Friends” — sometimes that’s where the plus button for creating a new DM or group is hidden.
When you do find the plus icon or the option to create something new, select “New Group”. If you don’t see it right away, it might be under the “Direct Messages” or in an options menu, depending on your app’s interface at the moment. Sometimes it takes a few taps to get there. Once you hit “New Group,” you’ll be prompted to select friends—you can scroll through your friend list or search for specific usernames. It’s one of those things where, initially, trying to add lots of people all at once might seem limited—Discord sometimes caps the number of initial additions, say around 10, but you can usually add more later.
After selecting the friends you want in the chat, tap the Add button, or look for a checkmark icon—again, it depends on your version. Next, you’ll want to give your group a name. Usually, there’s a text input at the top of that screen where you can type something like “Gaming Buddies,” “Project Team,” or whatever suits. Typing the name here is key because “Group Chat” is just too generic and kinda boring. Once you’ve named it, tap “Create” or “Start,” which could also be labeled as “Confirm” depending on your OS and app version.
And that’s it! Your new group chat should pop up, and you can start messaging right away. Participants can send messages, share links, drop emojis, whatever. Quick note: make sure you’re aware that creating or deleting groups doesn’t affect your existing direct messages — it’s a standalone chat. Also, keep in mind that *sometimes* the app might glitch or the options might be missing if you haven’t updated it recently. To avoid that, I’d recommend checking for updates in the App Store or Google Play, or even restarting your phone if things seem laggy or features don’t show up.
One odd thing I ran into was that on some older devices or if Discord’s interface gets tweaked after an update, those buttons aren’t always upfront. So, if you can’t find the “New Group” option, definitely try updating the app first. Also, on Android vs. iOS, some labels or button placements might be different, so I suppose it’s worth poking around a bit if it’s not immediately obvious.
Honestly, once you’ve done it a couple of times, it’s not so bad. But yeah, it can feel unnecessarily convoluted when you’re just trying to make a simple group chat, especially if UI updates shuffle things around. So, don’t get discouraged if you don’t nail it on the first try. It took me a few reckless taps and checking online to figure out the clearest way to do it.
If this helped or if you found a workaround that’s easier, drop a comment—sharing tips makes these things way less frustrating for everyone. Hope this saved someone a weekend (or at least a few minutes of mindless clicking). Good luck, and remember: sometimes the app just refuses to cooperate, but perseverance pays off.