Renaming a group message on your iPhone may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple! With just a few taps, you can give your group chat a new, custom name that better reflects its purpose or the people in it. This is a handy feature for keeping your conversations organized and easily identifiable. So, let’s dive into how you can rename a group message on iOS 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we jump into the steps, it’s important to know that renaming a group message can only be done if all members of the group are using iMessage (that’s the blue text bubbles, folks!). If anyone in the group is using SMS (green text bubbles), you won’t be able to change the name. Now, let’s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open the Messages app on your iPhone, which is usually found on the home screen. It’s the green icon with a white text bubble inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you open Messages, you’ll see a list of all your conversations. Find the group chat you want to rename and tap on it to open the conversation. If you\u2019re having trouble finding it, you can use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for a participant’s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the top of the group conversation, you’ll see small circles with the participants’ pictures, initials, or icons. Tap on this area to access more options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you tap on the icons, a new screen will pop up with details about the group conversation. Here, you’ll see options for FaceTime, audio calls, and info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After tapping the group icons, you’ll see an “info” button, usually represented by a lowercase ‘i’ in a circle. Tap on this to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The info section is where you can find all sorts of details about the conversation, such as shared photos and links, as well as the option to leave the conversation or add new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the info section, you’ll see the option “Enter a Group Name” at the top. Tap on this field where you can type in the new name you\u2019d like to give the group chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep the name simple and relevant so everyone in the group can easily recognize it. Avoid using long names as they may be difficult to read in the conversation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you’ve entered the new name, tap “Done” in the keyboard area or on the top right corner of the screen to save the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your new group name will now be visible at the top of the conversation and will also appear in your conversation list. All members of the group will be notified of the name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you’ve completed these steps, the new name will appear at the top of the group message thread, and all members of the group will see the updated name. This helps everyone stay on the same page and makes the conversation easier to find in a busy Messages app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n