How To Fix Invalid Share Link in GroupMe

GroupMe share links are an easy way to invite people to join your groups. However, you may generate an invalid share link or get errors during the process. If you’d like to know how to fix these issues, you’re in the right place.

This article explains how to fix invalid GroupMe share links.

Methods to Fix an Invalid GroupMe Share Link

If you’re in a closed group, note that only group owners or admins can share a group link unless they have given everyone edit permissions. For GroupMe owners and admins having issues generating a valid group share link, there are two easy methods to fix this issue:

• Check that you’re using a stable internet connection, then restart the GroupMe app.
• Restart your device, create a shareable link, and see if it works.

Fix Issues With Adding Members on GroupMe

Aside from using a share link to invite people to join a GroupMe group, you can also use the Add Members feature and search for people with their name, email, or number. If you’ve tried this method of adding people to your group but received errors, try these troubleshooting options.

Refresh Your Internet Connection

GroupMe works better with a stable internet service. If you’re in an area with network issues, try refreshing or changing the network service. If you’re on mobile data, switch Flight/Airplane Mode on by following these steps:

1. On your mobile device, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Go to “Connections.”
   
3. Toggle the “Flight Mode/Airplane Mode” switch on. Or swipe down from the top of your phone’s screen and click on the “Flight/Airplane Mode” icon.
   

Flight/Airplane mode turns off network connections, and your network refreshes when you switch Flight Mode off.

If you’re using a poor Wi-Fi network and there are other more stable options to switch to, do the following:

1. Go to “Settings” on your mobile device.
   
2. Press “Wi-Fi” and select another network service.
   

Check if you can add new GroupMe members after refreshing your internet service or switching to another.

Force Stop the GroupMe App

When your internet connection’s stable, the issue could be glitches in the GroupMe app. You can try to force stop it by doing the following:

1. On your device, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Scroll to “Apps.”
   
3. Tap on “GroupMe.”
   
4. At the bottom, choose “Force Stop.”
   
5. Re-launch the GroupMe app and see if you can add members.

Restart Your Device

Most issues can be fixed by restarting your device, as this clears any bugs or glitches and refreshes the app. If you’re not sure how to go about this, follow these steps:

1. Press down on your device’s “Power” button until it displays shutdown options. Or swipe down from the top of your device and select the “Power Off” icon.
   
2. From the shutdown options, choose “Restart.”
   

When your device has restarted, re-launch the GroupMe app and try to add new members.

Clear the GroupMe App’s Cache and Data

Clearing the GroupMe app’s cache and data can help free space and fix issues with adding new members.

1. On your device, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Scroll to “Apps.”
   
3. Tap on “GroupMe.”
   
4. Go to “Storage.”
   
5. Select “Clear Data” then “Clear Cache.”
   
6. Restart the app and log in.
7. See if you can add new members.

Update the GroupMe App

GroupMe may have fixed all bugs and glitches, and all you need to do to resolve issues related to adding members to groups is an update to the latest version.

1. Go to “Settings.”
   
2. Select “Apps.”
   
3. Tap on GroupMe.
   
4. Hit “Update.”
   

Uninstall and Reinstall GroupMe

Uninstalling the GroupMe app lets you start with a clean slate. When you reinstall, you’re using the latest version of the app where all bugs have been fixed. Follow these steps to uninstall and then reinstall GroupMe on your device:

1. Go to the GroupMe app.
   
2. Do a long press, then select “Uninstall.”
   
3. Download and install GroupMe again from Play Store or App Store and try adding members.
   

Turn off a VPN

Another reason you might have issues adding members to GroupMe can be a VPN. Most VPN connections aren’t stable. If you’re using one, turn it off and see if that resolves the issue.

Check GroupMe’s Server Status

You could have issues adding group members because GroupMe’s server is down. Check GroupMe’s online status by using a site like downdetector.com.

Check if the Person Left the Group

If you keep getting errors trying to add a specific person to a GroupMe group, they could have previously left it. If they want to rejoin, they need to do the following:

1. Go to the “Archive Option.”
   
2. Tap on “Archive.”
   
3. Select “Groups you Left.” On iOS devices, select “Chats you Left.”
   
4. Choose “Rejoin Group” to be added to the group.
   

Add Members to GroupMe via the Website

Try going through the website if all the above methods have failed. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Sign into your account.
   
2. Go to the GroupMe group chat.
   
3. Click on the group’s “Avatar” (profile pic).
   
4. Choose “Members.
   
5. Hit “Add Members,” then search for the person’s name, phone number, or email.
   
6. Select the person’s name.
   
7. Click on “Add Member.”
   

Do a Factory Reset

If all else fails, doing a factory reset is an absolute last resort. This method deletes all the data from your device, like documents, videos, photos, apps, etc. For that reason, ensure you’ve backed up your device first. Here are the steps to do a factory reset:

1. Open “Settings” on your mobile device.
   
2. Go to “About phone.”
   
3. Select “Reset.”
   
4. Choose “Erase all data .”
   
5. Download and install GroupMe and try to add members.
   

FAQs

How can I add members to a GroupMe group aside from using a link?

Members can be added to GroupMe groups by tapping on “Add Members” and choosing contacts or searching by name, email, or phone number.

Is there a limit to how many members I can add to GroupMe groups?

Yes, you can add up to 5,000 people in a GroupMe chat.

Yes, you can add up to 5,000 people in a GroupMe chat.

If this person was in the group but left, they would have to rejoin the group using the abovementioned steps.

Fix GroupMe Share Link and Add Members

Links are a great way of inviting people to join GroupMe groups, but if you’re getting error messages or the generated link’s invalid, you’ll need to troubleshoot to find out the cause. The direct way to add members to GroupMe groups may also be problematic. Force-stopping the app, clearing cache and data, and uninstalling and reinstalling can fix any issues.

Have you ever encountered the invalid share link on GroupMe? If so, which of the above methods helped? Let us know in the comments section below.