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title: How do I create and manage groups for recurring SMS?
description: "Contact groups must be created before using them in recurring campaigns. **Creating a Group:** 1. Go to **Group Management → Groups** 2. Click **\"Create New Group\"** 3. Enter group name (e.g., \"Premium Customers\", \"Newsletter Subscribers\") 4. Save the group **Adding…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-create-and-manage-groups-for-recurring-sms/"
updated: "2025-10-23"
category: Bulk SMS / Recurring SMS
---

# How do I create and manage groups for recurring SMS?

Contact groups must be created before using them in recurring campaigns.

**Creating a Group:**

1. Go to **Group Management → Groups**
2. Click **"Create New Group"**
3. Enter group name (e.g., "Premium Customers", "Newsletter Subscribers")
4. Save the group

**Adding Contacts to Groups:**

**Method 1: Manual Entry**

1. Go to **Group Management → Contacts**
2. Click **"Add Contact"**
3. Select the group
4. Enter contact name and mobile number
5. Save

**Method 2: File Upload**

1. Prepare CSV/Excel file with Name and Mobile columns
2. Go to **Group Management → Contacts**
3. Use **"Import Contacts"** feature
4. Map columns and upload

**Method 3: From Inbox (WhatsApp users)**

1. Go to **WhatsApp → Inbox**
2. Find the contact
3. Click **"Add to Group"**
4. Select or create group

**Managing Groups:**

**To Edit a Group:**

- Find the group in Groups list
- Click Edit icon
- Modify name or settings
- Save changes

**To Delete a Group:**

- Deletes all contacts within the group
- Recurring campaigns using this group will fail
- Use with caution!

**Tips for Effective Group Management:**

**Use Descriptive Names:**

1.

- ✅ "Monthly Premium Subscribers"
- ❌ "Group 1"

**Organize by Campaign Type:**

1.

- Birthday Wishes Group
- Payment Reminder Group
- Newsletter Subscribers
- Promotional Offers Group

**Keep Contacts Updated:**

1.

- Remove inactive numbers
- Update names regularly
- Remove duplicates

**Use Multiple Groups:**

1.

- One campaign can send to multiple groups
- System automatically removes duplicates

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