can't add a member to a group conversation

I'm trying to add a new member to a group conversation.. I get to where I add the person but it doesn't add it to the list.

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 6:37 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2022 5:13 PM


Hello lka1949,


Thanks for asking about adding people to a group message on a Mac.


Please verify everything here: Manage a group conversation in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


"Add a person to a group conversation

You can add people to a group conversation, even after the conversation has started. 

Note: You can only add people to a group conversation; you can’t add anyone else to a conversation with one person.

  1. In the Messages app  on your Mac, select a group conversation.
  2. Click the Details button , then click Add Member.
  3. Enter the contact information for the person you want to add.
  4. Note: If you’re restricted to sending and receiving messages with only certain people, an hourglass icon  appears next to those people you can’t send messages to.

When you add a new person to a group conversation where you’re collaborating on a project, you have to grant them access to the project—click Review at the top of the conversation."


Are you seeing the requirements? "Note: You can only add people to a group conversation; you can’t add anyone else to a conversation with one person."


Are you seeing the hourglass?


Thanks.

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Dec 22, 2022 5:13 PM in response to lka1949


Hello lka1949,


Thanks for asking about adding people to a group message on a Mac.


Please verify everything here: Manage a group conversation in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


"Add a person to a group conversation

You can add people to a group conversation, even after the conversation has started. 

Note: You can only add people to a group conversation; you can’t add anyone else to a conversation with one person.

  1. In the Messages app  on your Mac, select a group conversation.
  2. Click the Details button , then click Add Member.
  3. Enter the contact information for the person you want to add.
  4. Note: If you’re restricted to sending and receiving messages with only certain people, an hourglass icon  appears next to those people you can’t send messages to.

When you add a new person to a group conversation where you’re collaborating on a project, you have to grant them access to the project—click Review at the top of the conversation."


Are you seeing the requirements? "Note: You can only add people to a group conversation; you can’t add anyone else to a conversation with one person."


Are you seeing the hourglass?


Thanks.

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