We'll get more into the group call function in a bit.Ĭlicking this icon will mute notifications for the group DM specifically. When you're in a call, you'll see avatars pop up for anyone who's joining, starting a call will summon all other members in the group chat, though they'll have to click 'Join Call' to participate: Anyone in the group can initiate a call at any moment, and you can join a pre-existing call by pressing this button as well. There are a couple of neat tips and tricks to put your group DM into MAXIMUM EFFORT OVERDRIVE, so we'll start with the menu bar:Ĭlicking this icon will go ahead and initiate a call between you and all other members of the group DM. You'll be able to chat with your friends without worrying about roles or managing invites, just add your friends and rock. Many of the features you know and love in server text channels apply to group DM chats as well.

That's all it takes! Now that you've got your friends all where you want them, we can dig in a bit and check out some more features group DMs have to offer. This'll keep your old DM intact, but also start a new group DM with you, your previously mentioned friend, and anyone else you want to bring in. Pro Tip: You can also open up a DM with a friend, then click the 'Add Friends to DM' button. If you want to party with all of your numerous friends more than 10, just make a server! Keep in mind, group DMs have a limit of 10 users.

You can scroll through the list to find your favorite buddies, or search their name in the search box. Once you've got that part covered, open your friends list, and check out the new group DM button:Ĭlicking the button will bring up a window of everyone on your friends list that you can add to your newly-created group DM. You'll need to add your friends to your friends list first. Never got the hang of joining a server, handing out invites, and joining voice channels? Group calls are here to save the day! We'll break it down step-by-step here:Īll of group calling and group chats beginnings rest in your friends list. As a subset of Discord's Friends List, you can call and start group messages completely sans-server.

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