How to Manage Group Members in a Group Chat (Mobile App)

The In-App Messaging feature in the AOneSchools mobile app allows teachers and guardians to communicate through personal chats and group conversations.

To help keep conversations organized and relevant, you can:

• Add new members to a group message

• Edit group message details

This guide explains how each feature works and who can access it.

Add Members to a Group Message

Group Admins can add new participants to keep conversations relevant and ensure the right people are included. Teachers who are Group Admins with “Update” permission can add new members to the group.

If a teacher does not have the required permission, the system will show:

Permission Error
You don't have the permission to access this feature.

How to Add Members to a Group

1. Log in to the AOne mobile app.

2. Tap the Message icon.

3. Open the group message.

4. Tap the Action button.

5. Select View Details.

6. Tap Edit.

7. Tap Add Group Members.

A list of users registered in the school will appear.

Finding Members Faster

To find users more quickly, you can:

• Search by user name

• Filter by role (Teacher, Guardian, etc.)

• Filter by lesson

You can combine these filters to narrow down the results. The list supports infinite scrolling, so more users appear automatically as you scroll down.

Selecting Members

When adding members:

• Existing group members appear with a disabled checkbox.

• These members cannot be removed during this step.

To add new members:

1. Select the checkbox next to the users you want to add.

2. Tap Add Members.

After adding members:

• A success notification will appear.

• The new members will be listed in the Members section.

Notifications When Members Are Added

All group members will see a notification in the chat when new users are added.

Examples:

If 1–3 members are added:

[Admin Name] has added [User 1], [User 2], [User 3] to the group.

If more than 3 members are added:

[Admin Name] has added [User 1], [User 2], [User 3] and more to the group.

This helps everyone stay informed about changes in the group.

Edit Group Message Details

If you are the Group Admin, you can update the group information such as the group name, description, or profile picture. Updating these details helps members clearly understand the purpose of the conversation.

Who Can Edit a Group Message?

The Edit option is only available to Group Admins with “Update” permission. If a teacher does not have “Update” permission, even if they are a Group Admin, the system will show:

Permission Error
You don't have the permission to access this feature.

How to Edit a Group Message

1. Log in to the AOne Schools mobile app.

2. Select your role and school in the Switch Schools window.

3. Tap the Message icon on the homepage.

4. Open the group message you want to manage.

5. Tap the Action button in the chat room.

6. Select View Details.

7. Tap Edit.

You can update:

• Group profile picture

• Group name

• Group description

Save or Cancel Changes

After editing:

• Click “Save” to apply the changes.

• Click “Cancel” to discard them.

When changes are saved:

• A success notification appears.

• You will return to the Group Details page.

• An information banner appears in the chat room to notify all members about the update.