A [group chat](./understand-group-chats.md) owner can remove members from a group chat. As a group chat owner, you're free to set your own rules and remove members who misbehave. Regular members can't remove other members.
1. From the tab bar, tap :mobile-messages: Messages.
2. Open the group chat you want to remove members from.
3. Tap the member list underneath the chat's name.
4. Tap :mobile-more-options: **More options** next to the member you want to remove.
5. Select :mobile-remove-member: **Remove from the group**.
6. Select **Remove** to confirm your decision.
If you want to remove multiple members in a batch, go to **Messages** > your group chat > **Manage members** and uncheck the boxes next to the members you want to remove. Tap **Confirm changes** to confirm your decision.
=== "Desktop"
1. From the navigation sidebar, click :desktop-chat: **Chat**.
2. Open the group chat you want to remove members from.
3. From the navigation bar at the top, click :desktop-more-options: **More options**.
4. Click :desktop-group-chat: **Add / remove from group**.
5. Click the :desktop-cross: **Cross** next to the Status handle of the contact you want to remove. Once you're done, click **Confirm**.
