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# Messages Types in GroupConnect

Learn about the four different types of messages that you can create in GroupConnect.

## GroupConnect Message Types

You can create the following types of messages in GroupConnect.

- Follow message – Use this message type to welcome new contacts and request attribute information.
- Outbound message – Use this message type to send a message to a contact. Examples of this type of message include promotions, alerts, or rich media messages.
- Response message – Use this message type to automatically respond to a message sent by a contact, using either a targeted or random message.

You can also create carousel and multi-content messages in Journey Builder or Contact Builder.

#### See Also

- [Create LINE Carousel Messages in Content Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_ceb_create_line_carousel_messages.htm&language=en_US)
- [Create the Carousel LINE Activity in Journey Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_jb_configure_line_in_journey_builder.htm&language=en_US)
- [Create the Multi-Content Message LINE Activity in Journey Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_jb_configure_mcm_line_in_journey_builder.htm&language=en_US)