How Do I Edit or Delete a Group Type?

Last updated: November 10, 2026

You can rename a Group Type or change its Open Membership setting at any time. Deleting a Group Type also deletes every Group inside it. Follow the steps below to edit or delete a Group Type.

Required permissions:

  • The Group Types: Edit: Can Edit All Group Types permission is required to edit or delete any Group Type.

  • The Group Types: Edit: Can Edit Group Types Created By permission allows you to edit or delete only Group Types you created.

Edit a Group Type

  1. Head to Admin --> People --> Groups.

  2. Find the Group Type and click on Edit.

  3. Update the Group Type Name or the Open Membership selection.

  4. Click on Save Group Type. A message will confirm the Group Type was updated.

Delete a Group Type

  1. Open the Group Type by clicking on Edit.

  2. Click on Delete. A pop-up will warn: "You are about to perform an action that CANNOT be undone."

  3. Type I UNDERSTAND in the text box.

  4. Click on Confirm. The Group Type and all of its Groups will be deleted.

Note:

  • The Group Type used for Scorecards (usually Role) can't be deleted. Its Delete button is locked because it's tied to Scorecard functionality.

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