How to Create Group Chat in Slack

Quick summary

Creating a group chat in Slack lets you send direct messages to multiple teammates at once without setting up a channel. Use the Direct Messages tab to add members, send your first message, and manage group settings like topic, members, and integrations.

Steps

1. Click the '+' icon in the Direct Messages tab to start a new group conversation.
2. Use the Add Members tab to search for and select the people you want to include in the group chat.
3. Your group is created — type and send your first message to get the conversation started.
4. To edit group details, click the members' names under the search bar to open group settings.
5. In the group settings pop-up, configure About (topic), Members (edit the member list), Integrations (add email integrations), and Settings (visibility and member details).
6. Alternatively, create a group via the '+' icon > Message option or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘+N.