This article will guide you through the process of creating a group and its subgroups, providing a step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to know to get your group started.
1) To begin, access the Groups section located under Community in the Admin Site. Here, you will see a comprehensive list of all the groups you have created. If this is your first group, you will notice the General group listed; this is a default group that includes all users within your association. To initiate the creation of a new group, simply click on "Add Group."
2) Complete the necessary fields marked with a red asterisk. Start by entering the name of your group, followed by an optional description that outlines the group's purpose. If you don't have a description ready at this moment, you can always add it later. The "Default Digest Preference" sets the initial email notification setting for group members, though they retain the ability to modify this according to their preferences. Finally, the "Group Order" specifies where this group will appear in the list of groups on the Admin Site.
3) You have the option to upload a banner image that meets the specified dimensions of 1600 pixels by 600 pixels; this image will be prominently displayed on the group page. Additionally, you can upload a profile image with the recommended size of 96 pixels by 96 pixels, which will be shown alongside the group name.
Note: Please note that the image cannot be cropped after uploading; therefore, it is advisable to crop it to the specified dimensions before you upload it.
4) Finally, you have the flexibility to specify the visibility and accessibility of your group. You can determine who can discover this group, who is allowed to join, and who has permission to view its content. Additionally, if your needs evolve over time, you can modify these settings at any point in the future.
5) Once you have carefully reviewed the information entered in all the required fields, you may proceed to the final step by clicking "Add" to successfully create the group.
How to create a subgroup
Creating a subgroup is quite similar to creating a standard group, as it serves as a smaller section within an already established group.
1) Choose the group in which you wish to establish a subgroup.
2) To proceed, locate the Subgroups tab within your chosen group, click on "Add Subgroup," and then select the option to "Create a New Subgroup"
3) You will be directed to the subgroup creation page, where you can seamlessly follow steps 2 through 5 outlined in the previous section on creating a group.
