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# Group Chats

## Creating a New Group Chat

Navigate to **Members App → Group Chats** from the left sidebar

Fill in the following information:

* **Name**: A clear, descriptive name for your chat (e.g., "General Discussion")
* **Description**: Brief explanation of the chat's purpose
* **Platform**: Select the platform where your chat is hosted (WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, Telegram, Facebook, or Other)
* **Invite Link**: The URL members will use to join the chat
* **Available for Memberships**: Select which membership plans can access this chat

💡 **Membership Status Required:** Members can only access group chats if they have an active or upcoming (paid but not yet started) membership. This ensures the community remains engaged and current.

1. Click **Add Group Chat** to create the chat

## Managing Existing Group Chats

Your existing group chats appear in the "Manage Group Chats" section where you can:

* View chat details including platform, description, and associated membership plans
* Open invite links to test them
* Remove chats that are no longer needed

## Best Practices

* **Create purpose-specific chats**: Consider separate chats for general discussions, special interest groups, or event coordination
* **Use clear naming conventions**: Make chat names descriptive and consistent
* **Provide valuable descriptions**: Help members understand what each chat is for
* **Verify invite links regularly**: Ensure links remain active and valid
* **Consider membership tiers**: Strategically assign chats to create value at different membership levels