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title: Can I add a contact without assigning it to a group?
description: "No, when adding a new contact, you must select a group for the contact to belong to. The “Select Group” field is required in the “Add New Contact” form. ### More Related Articles - [Can I edit a contact after…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/can-i-add-a-contact-without-assigning-it-to-a-group/"
updated: "2025-06-05"
category: "Groups & Contacts"
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# Can I add a contact without assigning it to a group?

No, when adding a new contact, you must select a group for the contact to belong to. The “Select Group” field is required in the “Add New Contact” form.

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