diff --git a/lib/helpers/conversations_helper.dart b/lib/helpers/conversations_helper.dart
index 41603d1..5838da6 100644
--- a/lib/helpers/conversations_helper.dart
+++ b/lib/helpers/conversations_helper.dart
@@ -54,10 +54,12 @@ class ConversationsHelper {
       "following": settings.following ? "true" : "false"
     });
 
+    if (settings.isOwner || settings.canEveryoneAddMembers)
+      request.addString("members", settings.members.join(","));
+
     // Update all conversation settings, if possible
     if (settings.isOwner) {
       request.addString("name", settings.hasName ? settings.name : "false");
-      request.addString("members", settings.members.join(","));
       request.addBool("canEveryoneAddMembers", settings.canEveryoneAddMembers);
     }