New to Codychats.com? Here's a friendly, no-detour walkthrough for the current version of the platform, Codychat v11 — just the steps to get a group chat running.

Step 1: Register and verify your account

You need a verified account to own a group (guests can join existing rooms, but can't create one). Sign-up asks for a username, a password, and a valid email address. After you submit the form, we send a one-time code (OTP) to that email — enter it to verify your account. You also need to be at least 13 years old to register.

Step 2: Start a new group

From your dashboard, select "New Group." You'll be asked for a name and, optionally, a short description so people know what the group is for before joining.

Step 3: Choose public or invite-only

  • Public — anyone with the link can join immediately
  • Invite-only — join requests need approval from you or a moderator

Invite-only is usually the better default if you're not sure yet — you can always switch to public later.

Step 4: Invite members

Share the group link directly, or invite people you're already connected with on Codychats. There's no limit on how many people you invite at once.

Step 5: Set up roles, if needed

For small groups, this step is optional — everyone can just chat. For larger groups, assign a moderator or two so message removal and member management aren't all on you.

Step 6: Try a group call

Once people have joined, use the group audio or group video call button to get everyone talking at once — a Codychat v11 feature that's built right into the group, with no external meeting link to send around.

Worth knowing

You can pin a message right after creating the group — useful for laying out a quick rule or purpose before anyone else joins, so it's the first thing new members see.

Common adjustments after setup

  • Switching public/invite-only — change anytime in group settings
  • Renaming the group — available to the owner at any time
  • Removing a member — owner and moderators can do this directly
  • Archiving — for groups that have gone inactive but you want to keep the history
6Steps total
1OTP email check
2Group call types
Ahmad, Codychats team

Written by Ahmad — Codychats Team

Ahmad writes the Codychats how-to guides and platform update notes, working directly with the team that builds and maintains Codychats.com. Have a correction or a question this article didn't answer? Contact us — we read every message.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a group chat on Codychats?

From your dashboard, choose 'New Group', give it a name, and invite people by username — it's ready to use immediately.

Do I need a paid account to start a group?

No, creating and managing a group chat on Codychats.com is completely free.

Can I invite people who don't have an account yet?

Yes, people can join as guests using just a username, then register later if they want to keep their history.

Can I turn on group voice or video calls after creating the group?

Yes, group calling is available any time from within the group on Codychat v11 — there's no separate setup step.

Keep reading

New to Codychats? Start with the Codychats FAQ or Is Codychats Safe? for a quick trust overview, or see No Registration Required to join a room right now.

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