Adding to the multitude of other apps that already offer the same feature, TikTok is throwing some direct message updates, including the “highly requested” group chats. ByteDance notes that group chats aren’t available everywhere yet, but those who have access to the feature can chat in groups of up to 32 people.
How to use group chats on TikTok
You can start a group chat in a couple of ways. From your inboxyou can tap the Chat button at the top of the screen or a name in the message list and then the “More Options…” button. You can then choose which friends you want to include and then tap “Start Group Chat.”
The other method to start a group chat is share a post with a group of people. When you have a video you’d like to chat with more than one person, tap the Share button, then select “Create Group Chat.” Choose the friends you want to send it to, add a message if you want, then start chatting with your friends over the video.
You can accept all group chat invitations you receive through your inbox.. You can only invite people you mutually follow to a group chat. As with regular DMs, Group chats are not available for users aged 13-15. For 16- and 17-year-olds, they will only be able to join a group chat if they have at least one mutual friend. If they create a group chat, they will have to manually review and approve anyone who joins.
TikTok sta anche introducing stickers in DMs. This gives people another way to interact visually. You can create and upload custom stickers that anyone can use. It will also greatly expand its shopping section thanks to a partnership with Amazon.
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