Issue
How to create a Google Group
Context
Google Apps, Google Groups
Resolution
Classic Groups Interface
- Go to groups.google.com
- Click the red Create Group button at the top
- Enter your group name in the Group Name field. The group email will automatically be filled in.
- Under Group type, leave the drop down as the default Email list unless you want a collaborative inbox, in which case choose Collaborative inbox
- 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
- 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:
- All members of the group for discussion lists
- Managers of the group for announcement lists
- Public for collaborative inboxes
- In the Join the group drop down, select Only invited users
- Click the red Create button at the top of the page
- Click the blue Okay button
- Click the Manage button
- In the left navigation bar, select Members -> Direct Add Members
- Type or paste the email addresses of the members of the group
- Click the blue Add button
- 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.
New Groups Interface
- Go to groups.google.com
- Click the Create group button at the top
- Enter your group name in the Group name field. The group email will automatically be filled in.
- Enter a group description (optional) and click Next.
- Click the Who can join group drop-down and select Only invited users.
- Under Who can view conversations, adjust the slider for who you want to see the message archives. We recommend settings this to Group members.
- Under Who can post, adjust the slider for who you want to be able to email the group. We recommend:
- Group members for discussion lists
- Group managers for announcement lists
- Click Next.
- In the Group members box, type or paste the email address of the members of the group.
- Leave the Directly add members toggle on and click Create group.
- Click Go to group.
- In the left navigation menu, click About. The group email address is displayed underneath the group name.
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.
To learn more about Google Groups, the OIT offers regular training courses through eNDeavor.nd.edu.