Issue: How to create a Google Group

Context: Google Apps, Google Groups

Resolution:

1. Go to groups.google.com
2. Click the red Create Group button at the top
3. Enter your group name in the Group Name field. The group email will automatically be filled in.
4. Under Group type, leave the drop down as the default Email list unless you want a collaborative inbox, in which case choose Collaborative inbox
5. Under View topics choose who you want to see the archives from the drop down. We recommend de-selecting All Organization Members so the display shows only All members of the group
6. Under Post choose from the drop down who you wish to be able to email the group. You may need to de-select options. We recommend:
   1. All members of the group for discussion lists
   2. Managers of the group for announcement lists
   3. Public for collaborative inboxes
7. In the Join the group drop down, select Only invited users
8. Click the red Create button at the top of the page
9. Click the blue Okay button 
10. Click the Manage button
11. In the left navigation bar, select Members -> Direct Add Members
12. Type or paste the email addresses of the members of the group
13. Click the blue Add button
14. In the left navigation bar, select Information -> General Information. The email address is displayed in the second line.

Note: The email address ends in -list@nd.edu. If you need an email without that naming convention, please request it from the Help Desk

Your email list has many additional options.  The OIT offers regular training courses through eNDeavor.nd.edu.