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How to use broadcast lists
Android
iOS
Android
iOS
You can use broadcast lists to send a message to several contacts at once.
Broadcast lists are saved lists of contacts that you can repeatedly message without having to select the contacts each time.
Note: Broadcast lists aren't supported on Windows, Mac, or Web.
Broadcast list requirements
- Make sure all contacts in the broadcast list have saved your number in their address book.
- You can create as many broadcast lists as you like.
- You can include up to 256 contacts in each broadcast list.
Create a broadcast list
- Tap Settings > Broadcast Lists > New List.
- Search for or select the contacts you want to add.
- Tap the contact’s name > Create.
Recipients receive a message from your broadcast list as an individual message from you in their Chats tab. Their reply will also appear as a normal message and won’t be sent to other contacts in the broadcast list.
Note:
- Only people who’ve added you to their phone's contacts will receive your broadcast message.
- If someone isn’t receiving your broadcast messages, ask them to add you to their contacts.
- Broadcast lists are a one-to-many communication. If you want your recipients to participate in a group conversation, create a group chat instead.
Edit a broadcast list
- Tap Settings > Broadcast Lists.
- Tap the "i" icon next to the list you want to edit.
- In the List Info screen, you can:
- Change the name of your broadcast list by tapping the existing broadcast list name or List name. Enter the new name of your broadcast list.
- Add or remove recipients from the list by tapping Edit list... Tap the "x" in the contact’s profile picture > Done.
Delete a broadcast list
- Tap Settings > Broadcast Lists.
- Swipe left on the broadcast list you want to delete.
- Tap Delete.
