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[Organizing Members](https://help.chorusconnection.com/organizing-members?hsLang=en) # Overview of Groups ## Groups allow you to categorize people, like Statuses and Sections, but with more flexibility! **Go to:** [Manage \> Groups](https://app.chorusconnection.com/?target_url=/admin/groups) - [The Basics](https://help.chorusconnection.com/overview-of-groups#the-basics) - [Sample Groups](https://help.chorusconnection.com/overview-of-groups#sample-groups) - [Creating, Editing, and Deleting Groups](https://help.chorusconnection.com/overview-of-groups#creating-editing-and-deleting-groups) - [Adding & Removing Group Members](https://help.chorusconnection.com/overview-of-groups#adding-or-removing-group-members) - [Approved Senders](https://help.chorusconnection.com/overview-of-groups#approved-senders) ### The Basics Groups work much like the Statuses and Sections with several key differences: - **Groups are optional:** A member could belong to one group or all of the groups. The only required group is the "All Members" or "Everybody" group. - **Any "active" member can be added to any group:** You're not limited to one Section or one Status. You can add any "active" member to any group. - **Groups are assigned in the Group settings:** Statuses and Sections are assigned inside the member's profile. Groups are different—you add or remove members under [Manage \> Groups](https://app.chorusconnection.com/?target_url=/admin/groups). ### Sample Groups We start you off with a sample set of groups to help you envision other groups you'll want to create. You're bound to create a large number over time. Other ideas could include: - Committees - Volunteers - Soloists - Staff Departments (artistic vs. administrative) - Tour Participants ### Creating, Editing, and Deleting Groups - **To create a Group:** Click the **New** button then type the group's name and the group's email address. You're able to customize the email address before the @ symbol. - **To edit a Group:** Click the green **Edit** button beside it. You can change the name of the group and you can customize the e-mail address. - **To delete a Group:** Make sure that no members have the status. Then click the **Delete** button next to the group. **Important note:** Deleting a group will permanently delete the group's email archive. ### Adding or Removing Group Members You add or remove members of a group under [Manage \> Groups](https://app.chorusconnection.com/?target_url=/admin/groups). Click the green **Edit** button next to the group you would like to edit. On the edit page, you'll see a list of all active people with an **Include?** checkbox next to each person's name. Check or uncheck the box to add or remove the person from the group. ### Approved Senders Each group has an email distribution list address, and you have total control over who can use it. To change the approved senders, click the ![three-dot-menu](https://help.chorusconnection.com/hs-fs/hubfs/three-dot-menu.png?width=9&height=19&name=three-dot-menu.png) menu button beside the group. - **All Admins** - This is the default setting. Admins can always email every distribution list in the system. - **Everyone in this Group** - Please pause and reflect. Do you really want to allow every member of the list to e-blast and "reply all" to everyone else? Kidding aside, only use this option if you're comfortable with free-flowing conversations from everyone in the group that you're editing. - **Individually Approved Senders** - You can grant permission to any other active user to email the list. This is great for people like Section Leaders, board/committee chairs, artistic leaders who aren't admins, etc. **Important Note:** Individual Approved Senders can see the email archive for the list just like members of the list. **Having trouble deciding on "groups" for your organization?** Fear not! Chorus Connection is flexible because we know that each group is set up a bit differently. 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