User level: Level 1 (17 points)I’m trying to send a group message out but I don’t want everyone’s responses to irritate the other members. (Like blind copy on email) I found a fix that says turn off iMessage and turn off group messages but it must be outdated because there is no longer a group message switch under settings for messages.
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 12:02 PM
User level: Level 6 (12,236 points)Sep 17, 2026 12:15 PM in response to Jengiantkiller
Messages doesn’t have a true BCC or “blind group” option. If you send to several people as an iMessage or RCS group, replies can go back to the whole group.
The old workaround you found depended on SMS/MMS and carrier settings, and the Group Messaging switch isn’t available on every iPhone/carrier setup anymore. I wouldn’t turn off iMessage just for this.
If you need each person to receive the message separately, the reliable option is to send individual messages. For a larger list, email with BCC may be a better fit.
Apple explains the different group-message types here: → Send a group text message on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359210