# \#groups **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/groups/9.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Logging hole for Group Histories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-hole-for-group-histories/392942)
**Author:** [@MentalNomad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MentalNomad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-hole-for-group-histories/392942 "2026-09-17T16:00:01Z")
I recently needed to check on when a particular member was added to a group with Category Moderator permissions. Using the logs tab on the group in the GUI, I was easily able to see when the member was removed, but not … --- ## [Allow group owners to invite users to a group they own in the initial invite](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-group-owners-to-invite-users-to-a-group-they-own-in-the-initial-invite/66560)
**Author:** [@awlogan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awlogan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-group-owners-to-invite-users-to-a-group-they-own-in-the-initial-invite/66560 "2026-09-17T15:58:46Z")
I’ve been trying to find a way to simplify group adds for our beta test user groups. Right now it’s a bit of work for our product managers, they have to: Send invites to customers to create a profile Customers open the… --- ## [How to localize groups titles and descriptions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-localize-groups-titles-and-descriptions/412317)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-localize-groups-titles-and-descriptions/412317 "2026-09-14T05:36:45Z")
I wonder what the actual workaround could be (or if this is something the Discourse team has on their roadmap) for localizing group titles and/or descriptions. I found some related information at How can badges and grou… --- ## [Adding users to groups created on demand for monthly cohorts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-users-to-groups-created-on-demand-for-monthly-cohorts/412198)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-users-to-groups-created-on-demand-for-monthly-cohorts/412198 "2026-09-12T12:01:04Z")
Maybe this is a support issue because I haven’t found “the way” to do it, but here is a recurring scenario for me. When a new user joins the community, I want to add them to a “monthly” group (ie, the month they joined … --- ## [Description of the AI users group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/description-of-the-ai-users-group/412047)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/description-of-the-ai-users-group/412047 "2026-09-10T23:04:56Z")
I think the description passed on for the AI users group is the whole object, not only the description of that group. At least that’s the impression I got from the groups page: And by looking at the individual group: … --- ## [Trigger PM when user is (auto)added to group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trigger-pm-when-user-is-auto-added-to-group/369936)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trigger-pm-when-user-is-auto-added-to-group/369936 "2026-09-10T22:45:34Z")
I tried to do it on automation, but it didn’t work as expected. No PM was sent, but users were added to a group (via automation). Is there a method or workaround to do it? --- ## [Granular group-based permissions for anonymous and logged in users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granular-group-based-permissions-for-anonymous-and-logged-in-users/402273)
**Author:** [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granular-group-based-permissions-for-anonymous-and-logged-in-users/402273 "2026-09-10T00:06:53Z")
There has been a historically confusing pseudogroup called @everyone within our codebase, which can be used for: Site settings which are of the group\_list type Category permissions Tag groups In some cases people are … --- ## [Workspace groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workspace-groups/399936)
**Author:** [@Anton\_Akhmerov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anton_Akhmerov)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workspace-groups/399936 "2026-08-31T09:52:31Z")
:information\_source: Summary Prototype plugin for using one Discourse server as a home for multiple teams (slack- or mattermost-like). :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - akhmerov/discourse-workspac… --- ## [Don't show \`🚫Closed\` label in group card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-show-closed-label-in-group-card/411125)
**Author:** [@typed-sigterm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/typed-sigterm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-show-closed-label-in-group-card/411125 "2026-08-28T13:05:57Z")
🚫Closed is shown in group card when a user isn’t in the group and the group is not open to join. IMO closed groups are generally the default option for most communities, but the term Closed will cause confusion among o… --- ## [Route @group mentions to a single email instead of notifying every member individually?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/route-group-mentions-to-a-single-email-instead-of-notifying-every-member-individually/411064)
**Author:** [@Welsh\_Selkie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Welsh_Selkie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/route-group-mentions-to-a-single-email-instead-of-notifying-every-member-individually/411064 "2026-08-28T09:55:30Z")
Hi all, Looking for advice on a notification setup problem. We have a group (~6 members, mostly non-technical clinical staff) that gets @ mentioned regularly on our forum. Every time it’s tagged, each member gets their… --- ## [Re-order the groups list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-order-the-groups-list/380992)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-order-the-groups-list/380992 "2026-08-27T19:35:56Z")
The “about” text for this Contribute \> UX category says: Also for small “quality of life” improvements. So here goes :slight\_smile: Can we please order the groups alphabetically? https://meta.discourse.org/g Thank… --- ## [How do I make my group mention notify group members?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-make-my-group-mention-notify-group-members/409389)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-make-my-group-mention-notify-group-members/409389 "2026-08-05T21:17:18Z")
I created a group with 25 or so « helpers » and then created a topic in which I mention the group. I was expecting it to notify the people who are part of the group. A member just told me she did not get the notification… --- ## [Interface for adding users to groups on mobile borderline non-functional](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-for-adding-users-to-groups-on-mobile-borderline-non-functional/409232)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-for-adding-users-to-groups-on-mobile-borderline-non-functional/409232 "2026-08-04T15:34:07Z")
Problem displaying names of users when searching for them on mobile (iOS app) First, names are half-hidden. Then, if you’ve added more names to the list, the search result item is now completely hidden (you can’t… --- ## [Add user to group from profile page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-to-group-from-profile-page/409230)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-to-group-from-profile-page/409230 "2026-08-04T06:26:19Z")
I have some users I want to add to a group (or two). I can never remember the usernames so I go through the user list, click on the user to go to their profile, and from there, how can I add them to a group? I don’t se… --- ## [Invite link to private group, arrive at topic (private category) not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-link-to-private-group-arrive-at-topic-private-category-not-working/406457)
**Author:** [@akjgklajg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akjgklajg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-link-to-private-group-arrive-at-topic-private-category-not-working/406457 "2026-07-06T15:30:36Z")
When I create an invite link and choose to add to a specific private group arrive at a topic that is in a category that only that private group can access Then, the member gets an access denied screen when clicking th… --- ## [Group members last visited and last posted date of hidden profiles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-members-last-visited-and-last-posted-date-of-hidden-profiles/406816)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-members-last-visited-and-last-posted-date-of-hidden-profiles/406816 "2026-07-06T15:13:56Z")
This is a screenshot from the list of members of the @team group. It looks like there is a problem with the dates of users whose profiles are hidden, resulting in the names being barely visible. I cannot @mention the… --- ## [Invite users to a group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-users-to-a-group/15544)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-users-to-a-group/15544 "2024-07-26T03:49:43Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to invite users to a group in your Discourse community, covering methods for administrators, group owners, and moderators with specific permissions. :person\_raising\_hand: Required use… --- ## [What is the point in primary groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-point-in-primary-groups/404701)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-point-in-primary-groups/404701 "2026-06-21T02:20:18Z")
In the groups feature, We can set a group as someone’s primary group. What is the point in doing so? --- ## [Restrict who you can PM based on Groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-who-you-can-pm-based-on-groups/74531)
**Author:** [@Valya\_Barboy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Valya_Barboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-who-you-can-pm-based-on-groups/74531 "2026-06-09T20:10:13Z")
Hi Discourse Community! We’re using groups and categories to restrict what users can see/which forums they can participate in. This is mostly for privacy reasons/so that people aren’t inundated with topics that do not a… --- ## [Trust Level groups are not shown on group list even if they are set to be](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-groups-are-not-shown-on-group-list-even-if-they-are-set-to-be/389652)
**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-groups-are-not-shown-on-group-list-even-if-they-are-set-to-be/389652 "2026-05-26T05:54:14Z")
Even if you set a trust level group to be visible by everyone, they are still not shown on the global group list. --- ## [Split “delete all posts and topics allowed groups” into own-content and global-content permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-delete-all-posts-and-topics-allowed-groups-into-own-content-and-global-content-permissions/403671)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-delete-all-posts-and-topics-allowed-groups-into-own-content-and-global-content-permissions/403671 "2026-05-23T08:43:01Z")
I would like to suggest splitting the delete all posts and topics allowed groups setting into narrower permissions. At the moment, the setting is broad: it allows selected groups to delete posts and topics created by ot… --- ## [Clarification around about page hidden groups and overlapping visible groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clarification-around-about-page-hidden-groups-and-overlapping-visible-groups/403162)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clarification-around-about-page-hidden-groups-and-overlapping-visible-groups/403162 "2026-05-17T07:04:56Z")
my Discourse version: 2026.5.0-latest (601e66da60) I was testing some group visibility behaviour on the /about page and wanted to check whether the current behaviour is intentional, or whether I may be misunderstanding… --- ## [Add group owners to manage group membership](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-group-owners-to-manage-group-membership/36233)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-group-owners-to-manage-group-membership/36233 "2026-04-29T08:39:29Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to add group owners who will manage group membership in your Discourse community. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Admins can add users as group owners, allo… --- ## [Change default landing page for Groups (Members → Activity/Messages?)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-landing-page-for-groups-members-activity-messages/400825)
**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-landing-page-for-groups-members-activity-messages/400825 "2026-04-20T01:24:43Z")
Default group landing tab. By default, when entering a group, it lands on the Members tab. For most use cases this feels low value since it just shows the list of members and doesn’t surface any current activity (or … --- ## [How can badges and groups be localized (multilingual)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-badges-and-groups-be-localized-multilingual/398127)
**Author:** [@yingdong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yingdong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-badges-and-groups-be-localized-multilingual/398127 "2026-04-13T19:36:11Z")
How can badges and groups be localized (multilingual)? During setup, I noticed that the titles of badges and groups do not switch with the theme language. How can I make badges and groups follow the theme switch? --- ## [Bulk adding email addresses to group sends invitation emails even when “Notify users” is unchecked (latest branch)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-adding-email-addresses-to-group-sends-invitation-emails-even-when-notify-users-is-unchecked-latest-branch/397334)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-adding-email-addresses-to-group-sends-invitation-emails-even-when-notify-users-is-unchecked-latest-branch/397334 "2026-04-01T15:25:53Z")
Summary Bulk adding email addresses to a group appears to send invitation emails even when “Notify users” is unchecked. Expected behaviour When “Notify users” is unchecked, no emails should be sent. Actual behaviour Di… --- ## [Allow incoming email for automatic groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-incoming-email-for-automatic-groups/399611)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-incoming-email-for-automatic-groups/399611 "2026-03-31T07:58:53Z")
Per Setting an incoming e-mail address for the staff group it’s not possible to enable incoming email for an automatic group. This is also something that is not made explicit: for automatic groups the incoming email inpu… --- ## [Question about group mentions in a private category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-mentions-in-a-private-category/399539)
**Author:** [@R23D\_Printing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/R23D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-group-mentions-in-a-private-category/399539 "2026-03-30T07:22:55Z")
I have a private category that is set to Admin only. It is where I create weekly announcements or other posts that I want to schedule. I will publish the topic in there, and then use the “Set topic timer” to publish when… --- ## [Setting a primary group for users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-primary-group-for-users/25857)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-primary-group-for-users/25857 "2025-01-25T09:53:19Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains the concept of “Primary Group” in Discourse, detailing what it does and how to set it up. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator What is a primary group? A primary gr… --- ## [Allow groups to be mentioned and sent messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-groups-to-be-mentioned-and-sent-messages/36228 "2015-12-02T05:09:10Z")
:bookmark: This guide describes how to enable group mentions and messages in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator By default, users cannot mention groups or send messages directly to th… [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/groups/9.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=groups)