How do i create a mailing list in google groups

Creating a mailing list in Google Groups is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need a Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace).
  2. You need to be signed in to your Google account.

Step 1: Create a new Google Group

  1. Go to groups.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Click on the "Create a group" button.
  3. Enter a name for your group, a description (optional), and a category (optional).
  4. Choose the type of group you want to create: "Public" (anyone can join) or "Private" (only approved members can join).
  5. Click "Create" to create the group.

Step 2: Configure your group settings

  1. After creating the group, you'll be taken to the group's settings page.
  2. Click on the "Settings" tab.
  3. Configure the following settings:
    • Group type: Choose whether your group is public or private.
    • Membership: Decide who can join the group (e.g., anyone, invitation only, or approval required).
    • Posting: Choose whether members can post messages to the group (e.g., anyone, moderators only, or approval required).
    • Moderation: Decide who can moderate the group (e.g., anyone, moderators only, or approval required).
  4. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Step 3: Invite members to join your group

  1. Click on the "Members" tab.
  2. Click on the "Invite people" button.
  3. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite to join the group.
  4. Choose whether to send an invitation email or not.
  5. Click "Invite" to send the invitations.

Step 4: Manage your group

  1. To manage your group, click on the "Posts" tab to view and manage messages.
  2. Click on the "Members" tab to view and manage group members.
  3. Click on the "Settings" tab to configure group settings.

That's it! You've successfully created a mailing list in Google Groups.