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Chats setting

Restriction: This feature is available only in Premium groups, Enterprise groups, and legacy Free groups.

Location in desktop browser: Left menu >  Admin > Preferences > Settings > Premium & Enterprise Features panel on the Settings page > Chats section

Location on mobile device: Bottom of page > More > Admin > Preferences > Settings > Premium & Enterprise Features panel on the Settings page > Chats section

! Important: Setting changes take effect after you click or tap the Update Group button at the bottom of the page.

You can specify whether the Chats feature is available on the group’s website and, if it is, who can start new chats. From the Permissions list in the Chats section of the panel, select the option you want to use:

  • Members
    All members of the group can start new chats.
  • Moderators and Owners
    Only the group’s moderators and owners can start new chats.
  • Chat is disabled
    The Chats feature is not available in the group.

Updated: March 10, 2025