Accidentally add someone to a group iMessage chat you didn’t mean to? Someone in a chat that’s spamming way too much? Luckily, in addition to removing yourself, you can also remove other users from a group iMessage chat. Follow along to learn how to remove a user from a group iMessage chat.

How to remove a user from a group iMessage chat on iPhone

  • Open the message thread.
  • Tap on the cluster of avatars on top. Tap the (i) icon for more information.
  • Simply swipe from right to left on the contact and tap the red Remove button next to the person you’d like to remove from the chat.

The interface for removing a user could be improved. It’s relatively hidden and could be hard to find.

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