Ever opened your X (formerly Twitter) inbox and found yourself added to a group chat with 30 strangers talking about crypto? 🤦 You’re not alone. This can get really annoying, especially when it happens often. Good news: there’s a way to make it stop!
TL;DR: You can stop random group chat invites on X by changing your message settings. Choose who can message you and tweak your group chat preferences. This won’t remove the groups you’re already in, but it’ll stop new ones from bugging you. Just a few clicks and done!
Why am I getting these group chat invites?
Group chats on X aren’t just for friends anymore. Spammers and bots use them to promote scams, fake giveaways, and other junk. Especially for public accounts, you’re a visible target. Even private accounts aren’t totally safe unless you lock down a few settings.
So, if you’ve been wondering, “Why me?” — it’s not personal. It’s just the way your settings are set up.
Here’s how to stop the madness
Thankfully, X gives you control over who can slide into your DMs and put you in group chats. You just have to toggle the right switches.
Step 1: Open your settings
- Go to the main page of X (still kind of feels like Twitter, right?).
- Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the menu.
- Scroll to and tap on Settings & privacy.
Step 2: Tap “Privacy and safety”
This section holds your DM settings and other privacy controls. Find the section that says Direct Messages and tap it.
Step 3: Adjust your Direct Message settings
This is where the magic happens. You’ll see a few options that you can turn on or off:
- Allow message requests from everyone – Turn this OFF. If it’s on, anyone can send you a message or add you in a random group chat.
- Allow messages from verified users – Optional. If you trust blue check marks (some still aren’t bots!), you can leave this ON.
- Filter low-quality messages – Turn this ON. Helps hide spammy and suspicious messages from your inbox.
Once these changes are made, fewer strangers (and zero bots) should be sliding into your inbox or dragging you into weird chat groups.
Bonus: Leave existing group chats
This setting will stop future invites, but what about the groups you’re already in?
- Open the group chat you want to leave.
- Tap the group name at the top.
- Scroll down and hit Leave Conversation.
Poof! You’re out. Do this for all unwanted chats. It might take a minute, but it’ll clean up your inbox fast.
Want to take it a step further?
If you’re really done with group chats altogether (even from people you follow), here’s a slightly more extreme move:
- Set your account to private. Only approved followers can interact with you.
- Regularly clean out your followers list. If you don’t recognize someone, remove them.
- Use Mute and Block liberally. Bot accounts? Bye!
This can shrink your social bubble, but it’s great if you’re after peace and quiet.
Some things to keep in mind
- People you follow can still add you to chat groups — unless you unfollow or block them too.
- X changes its features often. If these instructions don’t match your app, look for similar options — they’re usually in the same place.
- There’s no mass “block all group invites” button (yet), so settings + manual actions is your best bet.
What about the web version of X?
You can also make these changes from your desktop browser. Here’s how:
- Go to twitter.com and log in.
- Click More in the bottom-left column.
- Choose Settings and privacy.
- Then head to Privacy and safety → Direct Messages.
- Adjust the same switches as you would on mobile.
What if I still get added?
Even after all this, mistakes happen. Some people report getting re-added by the same person after leaving a group. Here’s what to do:
Step 1: Block the user who added you. That removes them and prevents future adds.
Step 2: Report the group if it’s spammy or abusive.
Step 3: Mute the conversation if you don’t want to engage but aren’t ready to block.
Wrap-up: Say goodbye to random group chats
Group chats can be fun — but only when they involve people you actually know. Random ones? Not so much.
To stop them:
- Turn off messages from non-followers
- Filter spam messages
- Leave any groups you don’t want to be in
- Block repeat offenders
Once you tweak your settings, you’ll enjoy a much cleaner inbox. No more notifications. No more weird offers. Just peace!
Happy tweeting… or X-ing… or whatever we’re calling it now.
