The most common way to access GroupMe without the app is to use the web or desktop version. Now, you can do this by setting the app aside and logging into your GroupMe account from the website.
By default, all mobile devices always open the mobile version of GroupMe This happens, both when you open the App on your mobile device and also when you try to open GroupMe using the web browser installed on your mobile Phone.
Logging into GroupMe is essentially the same on a computer, iOS, and Android, and if you already have GroupMe account, takes just a few clicks or taps.
How to Use GroupMe Without Using App
You can access your GroupMe account without the app from a web browser on your computer. But, if that’s not an option, you can also use your smartphone to access the browser version of GroupMe from a mobile device. There is however one issue. The interface will be hard to navigate and the responsiveness of the site won’t be ideal.
Use GroupMe Web Mobile Version
1. Install Chrome on your device. If you are an Android user, it’s already on your phone.
2. Open Chrome and navigate to GroupMe website on web.groupme.com (don’t sign in yet)
3. Open the context menu within Chrome and check the box next to “Desktop Site”
4. Reload the page and you should see the desktop version.
5. Log in.
6. Tap on any of the options in the left nav under your profile photo to start using your GroupMe account.
As you can notice, the desktop version of GroupMe appears small and hard to read. To solve this, switch your Android Phone to Landscape mode and you will be able to have a better view of the website.
So, if you want to access the full interface, functionality, and features of GroupMe, you can either visit GroupMe on your computer or use workarounds as provided above to use the web/desktop version on your mobile device.
You’ll also notice that when you try to open GroupMe without using the app but the browser, GroupMe will automatically detect that you have the mobile app and it will redirect you to the Mobile version.
You should know that not all mobile browsers may allow you to make full use of the desktop browser version of GroupMe. Try using Chrome or Opera for better results.
Use GroupMe Web on Computer
You can also log into GroupMe from your computer using a web browser, though you will still need to have a GroupMe account that’s connected to a mobile phone number.
1. Open your desktop browser and go to GroupMe to access the main website. This is where you’ll be doing all of our logging in, and managing your account.
2. At the top right of the page, click Log in.
3. Provide your username and password.
4. Click Login. Doing this will take you to your profile page.
What to Do If You Can’t Log Into GroupMe
If you can’t log into the GroupMe website, it’s likely because your username or password has changed. To log in, you can use your account recovery email address:
1. Open the GroupMe website in a web browser.
2. Select Forgot password?
3. Enter the email address you associated with your GroupMe account and send the email.
4. When the recovery email arrives in your inbox, click the link in the message and follow the directions to enter your new phone number.
If the problem isn’t your login credentials, there are a few other possible things to check:
It may be that your device can’t connect to the internet. Make sure you have WiFi or a mobile data connection. It’s also possible that GroupMe is having a service outage. You can check GroupMe at DownDetector to see if the site is working.
Conclusion
Using GroupMe without the mobile app is extremely easy. If you’re without a phone, want to use GroupMe at work, or would instead use GroupMe on a desktop, we recommend this step.
The first step to take is to visit the GroupMe website and enter the credentials you used to sign in to the mobile app. If you don’t have a GroupMe account, create a new account online. The website works just like the mobile app as users have access to the same features.
With the web version, it’s super simple to set up and allows people without the app to use GroupMe. It is right you bookmark GroupMe’s web version page for quick access. You can also add the bookmark icon on your home screen so you don’t go through the hurdles of typing the URL address the next time.