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Use this page to specify basic information about the group.

  1. Click Browse next to the Container box to select the container or organizational unit to create the group in.

    This field would be read-only if the administrator has predefined a container for creating new groups.

  2. In the Group Name box, provide a name for the group by selecting a prefix and then entering a name for the group.

    NOTE: The prefix box is displayed if the administrator has defined the prefixes. See the Set Group Name Prefixes topic.
    These prefixes, when appended to group names, help standardize the group naming convention across the enterprise.

  3. The Name Preview is displayed if the prefix list is available and displays a preview of the prefix combined with the group name.

  4. In the Security list, select a security type for the group.

  5. Set the group type by selecting an option for Group Type

    • Security - this group will be used for securing public folders, printers and other network resources.
    • Distribution - this group will only be used for email distribution.
    • Teams - this groups is used for manage Microsoft Teams and their associated channels.
    • Microsoft 365 - this group will be used to select a set of people to collaborate and use a collection of resources.

  6. Enter a description for the group in the Description box.

  7. Click Next.

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