## How to Mention Someone in an iMessage Group Chat
Do you want to grab someone’s attention in an iMessage group chat? Learn how to mention someone so they receive a notification. This guide will walk you through the steps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to effectively communicate with your contacts.
### Mentioning Someone in iMessage Group Chat
With the latest updates, Apple has made it possible to mention someone in iMessage groups. When you mention a contact in a group chat, they will receive a notification alongside your message.
1. Open the **Messages app** on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to an iMessage group conversation.
3. In the text field at the bottom, start typing the name of the contact to mention, or type the symbol **@** followed by the contact’s name.
4. When the contact name appears, tap on it to turn it blue. Then, add your message.
That’s all it takes! Your mentioned contact will receive a notification and can directly access the mentioned message by tapping on it.
### How to Set Notifications for Mentions in iMessage
If you’re in a large iMessage group chat and prefer to filter messages to receive notifications only when someone mentions you, follow these steps:
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the **Settings app** and tap on **Messages**.
2. Under the Mentions section, turn on the **Notify Me** toggle.
That’s how easy it is to mention someone in iMessage groups. It’s a great way to call someone’s attention in a large chat group.
### FAQ
#### How do you mention someone in a group chat on iMessage?
To mention someone on iMessage, simply start typing the name of the person and tap on the contact name as it appears.
#### Why can’t I tag people in iMessage?
If you can’t mention someone in iMessage, verify that you’re at least running iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or macOS 11 on your devices.
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