How Do I Create a Group Type?
Last updated: November 10, 2026
Every Group lives inside a Group Type, so a Team or Location Group Type has to exist before its Groups can be added. While creating it, you'll also decide whether users can join its Groups on their own.
Required permissions:
The Group Types: Create permission is required to create Group Types.
Create the Group Type
1. Go to Admin --> People --> Groups.
2. Click on Add Group Type.
3. Enter a name in the Group Type Name field.
4. Under Open Membership, choose Yes to let users add themselves to Groups in this Group Type, or No to keep membership controlled by admins and managers.
5. Click on Save Group Type.
Note:
Choosing Yes under Open Membership only works for users who also have the Group Memberships: Edit permission set to Can Join Open Groups.