# Allow groups to be mentioned and sent messages

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228
**Category:** Site Management
**Tags:** groups, how-to
**Created:** [02.Декабрь.2015 05:09:09 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228 "2015-12-02T05:09:09Z")
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> :bookmark: This guide describes how to enable group mentions and messages in Discourse.
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> :person_raising_hand: Required user level: Administrator

By default, users cannot mention groups or send messages directly to them. Administrators can modify these settings to facilitate better group interactions.

## Configuring group mentions and messaging

To enable group mentions and messages:

1. Navigate to the group’s page.
2. Select the **Manage** tab.
3. In the left-hand sidebar, go to the **Interaction** section.

You will see settings for:

- “Who can @mention this group?”
- “Who can message this group?”

 ![Group Interaction Settings](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/3X/6/a/6a7a9e6ad9f52f5c28fcf28aca0a07b173ca086f.png)

You can adjust these settings to change who can `@mention` the group, and who can message the group.

1. Save any changes made.

## Mentioning groups

When users type the “@” key followed by a group’s name in the composer, all **visible** groups will appear in the autocomplete list. For example, groups like `@trust_level_0` will show up by default.

Enabling mentions will notify all members of the group. When a user mentions a group, they will see a confirmation message:

> Mentioning @group will notify 2 people. Are you sure?

> :warning: There is a safeguard with the `max users notified per group mention` site setting, which defaults to 100. If a group with 100 or more members is mentioned, no notifications will be sent.

## Sending messages to a group

To send a message to a group:

1. Compose a new message.
2. In the recipient field, enter the group’s name (ensure the group allows messaging).

 ![Sending Group Messages](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/3X/9/7/9769ec61827c377a7f75e5e957e49dc83b02b81d.png)

This will correctly link the message to the group.

 ![Group Message Link](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/3X/0/c/0ce7bc7b523ccc9fbb2d3a719c80e78d9183af62.png)

## Improved group pages

The mentions are tracked in the database, allowing them to be displayed under the **Activity \> Mentions** section of the group’s page. For example, mentioning `@trust_level_0` will list the mention in the activity section for the `trust_level_0` group.

## Best practices

- Use mentions sparingly to avoid notification overload.
- Limit group messaging access to relevant members to prevent spam.

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