# Group Chats

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Open Beta: Group Chats are a new feature and may cause unexpected or broken behavior.
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As of the `v0.2.1` release, Vector introduced end-to-end encrypted group chats by utilizing Messaging Layer Security (MLS) and Marmot Protocol. Vector Group Chats allow up to `100` members to join, with one creator that has administrative permissions to add and remove (kick/ban) members.

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## Creating a Group Chat

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### Click Group Chat Button

Click on the "Chat" Tab, Navigate to the top right to click "Group Chat".
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### Create a Group Name

Type in a desired Group Chat name. It can be changed at a later time.
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### Select Users to Add

Scroll down your contacts list to add or search their username. Select desired users.
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### Click Create

Click the "Create" button and enjoy your new private Group Chat.
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## Adding/Removing Members

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### Adding Members

In order to add new members to the pre-existing Group Chat, you must be the creator or administrator. This is marked with a small <i class="fa-crown">:crown:</i> Crown icon next to the Group Chat creator's name. Click on the Group Chat name and it will take you to the Group Chat Profile where you can click the "Invite Member" to search through your contacts and add a new member to the Group Chat.

### Removing Members

Navigate to the Group Chat Profile by clicking on the Group Chat name at the top navigation bar. You will be given a list of all members, along with a search bar to easily locate members you wish to Kick/Ban. The current terminology used, as of `v0.2.2` , is "Kick" although it functions more as a permanent ban. Use this feature wisely for the time being and expect in future updates it will be more polished and clear.


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