# \&groupmode

Sender-Side Option! ([`&push`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push), [`&room`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/room))

## Details

`&groupmode` changes the way [groups](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/and-group) work when not in a group.

With `&groupmode` added to your URL, when not assigned to a group, you don't hear or see anything. This also goes for remote participants who are not in a group - you will not see or hear them if they are not in a group, even if you also are not in a group.

The default normally with VDO.Ninja is that if not in a group, you see and hear everyone. This remains true if not using `&groupmode`, even if others in the room are. Others may not be able to see or hear you though, if they have `&groupmode` enabled, and you haven't picked a group. So, `&groupmode` only impacts the local user, and will not impact remote connections.

The [Comms app](https://docs.vdo.ninja/steves-helper-apps/comms) uses `&groupmode` by default.

## Related

{% content-ref url="and-group" %}
[and-group](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/and-group)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="and-groupview" %}
[and-groupview](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/and-groupview)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="and-groupaudio" %}
[and-groupaudio](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/and-groupaudio)
{% endcontent-ref %}