How to Name a Chat in Teams?

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to create and name a group chat in Microsoft Teams.

Quick summary

Naming a group chat in Microsoft Teams helps you organize conversations and quickly identify the right thread. This guide walks you through starting a new chat, adding a group name, and inviting participants in just a few clicks.

Steps

Click on Chat in the Microsoft Teams navigation to open your chat list.
Select the New chat icon at the top of your chat list to start a new conversation.
Click on Add group name to open the group naming field.
Enter a name for your group chat and add the people you want to include in the conversation.

📌 Why this matters

Naming a group chat in Microsoft Teams makes it easier to organize team conversations, quickly locate the right thread, and keep collaboration focused. Without a clear group chat name, users waste time scrolling through unnamed conversations to find the right one. This feature is especially valuable for teams managing multiple projects or cross-functional discussions within Teams. A named group chat improves communication clarity and reduces friction in day-to-day collaboration.

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