# Group Features

- [Create a Group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-4402344546459)

On Kik, you have the option to create a Public Group or a private group with just a few easy steps:

To create a Private Group...

- [Join a Group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-4402344543259)

Joining a group chat on Kik is easy! You can join a group chat by scanning a group’s Kik Code, tapping a group link...

- [Search for Public Groups](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-16752779537051)

If another Kik user can join your group without scanning the group’s Kik Code...

- [Locate the Group Info Screen](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-4402351896987)

You can see all of your group information in the Group Info Screen. To get there follow these instructions:

Open the Kik...

- [Hide your username in a group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-16752571809179)

To hide your username in a group, follow these steps:

Open the Kik app.
Select the group chat where you would like to hide...

- [Change a group’s photo](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-16752901546267)

Your group’s photo can be changed at any time by following these steps:

Open the Kik app.
Select the group chat from your...

- [Share your group’s Kik Code](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-16752308029211)

Groups also have Kik Codes that you can share with just a few simple steps.

To share a group's Kik Code:

Open the Kik app...

- [Unable to view usernames in a group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-13258675919515)

If you are unable to view the username of a user within a group, it is because the user decided to keep that information private...

- [Stop receiving direct messages in a Public Group](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717091158811-Group-Features#article-4402351893531)

Public Groups are a great way to make meaningful connections. However, we also understand that you...