Method and apparatus for selecting conversation participant in instant communication

The invention discloses and method and device for selecting session participant in instant messaging, relating to communication technology. The method comprises: receiving session launching command dealing with label sent by user, the label being used for marking user characteristic; looking for corresponding linkman of label with which user deals; adding the linkman to session participant list. Because every linkman is provided with a label, linkman of same label are grouped according to label the session deals with, simplifies session grouping operation, facilitates user to administrate linkman information.