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:
- You need a Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace).
- You need to be signed in to your Google account.
Step 1: Create a new Google Group
- Go to groups.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
- Click on the "Create a group" button.
- Enter a name for your group, a description (optional), and a category (optional).
- Choose the type of group you want to create: "Public" (anyone can join) or "Private" (only approved members can join).
- Click "Create" to create the group.
Step 2: Configure your group settings
- After creating the group, you'll be taken to the group's settings page.
- Click on the "Settings" tab.
- 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).
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Step 3: Invite members to join your group
- Click on the "Members" tab.
- Click on the "Invite people" button.
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite to join the group.
- Choose whether to send an invitation email or not.
- Click "Invite" to send the invitations.
Step 4: Manage your group
- To manage your group, click on the "Posts" tab to view and manage messages.
- Click on the "Members" tab to view and manage group members.
- Click on the "Settings" tab to configure group settings.
That's it! You've successfully created a mailing list in Google Groups.