Edit or Delete Groups
Groups may need updates over time.
Authorized members can:
- Edit group details
- Adjust permissions
- Move groups between categories
- Manage members (for private groups)
- Delete groups or leave private groups
Changes to group settings affect members immediately.
Who Can Edit or Delete Groups?
Section titled “Who Can Edit or Delete Groups?”Group management permissions depend on role configuration.
Depending on your school settings:
- The Owner may manage all groups.
- Specific roles may have permission to manage groups.
- Some members may only manage groups they created.
If you do not see group management options, your role may not allow it.
See:
→ Roles & Permissions
Accessing Group Management
Section titled “Accessing Group Management”Group management actions are available from the group menu ( … ).
From this menu you can:
- Open Group Settings
- Change Category
- Delete Group
Most group management tasks are performed inside the Group Settings window.
Group Settings
Section titled “Group Settings”The Group Settings window allows you to manage all aspects of a group.
Available sections include:
- General
- Permissions
- Members (Private groups only)
- Category change
- Delete group
General Settings
Section titled “General Settings”The General section contains the main group information.
At the top of the page:
- The current group category is displayed.
- A Change Category action is available.
You can update:
- Group image
- Group name
- Group description
Image requirements:
- Maximum file size: 2.50 MB
Changes take effect immediately.
Group Permissions
Section titled “Group Permissions”The Permissions section controls what roles can do inside the group.
You can configure:
- Which school roles can access the group
- What actions each role can perform
If your school has no custom roles, only the @everyone role will appear.
The @everyone role defines default permissions for all members in the group.
See:
→ Roles & Permissions
Managing Members (Private Groups)
Section titled “Managing Members (Private Groups)”The Members section appears only for Private groups.
This section contains the list of members who belong to the group.
You can:
- View group members
- Add members
- Remove members
Members can be added from:
- School members
- Your friends list
If a friend is not yet a member of the school, they will automatically be added to the school when invited to the group.
Removing a member immediately removes their access to the group.
Changing a Group Category
Section titled “Changing a Group Category”Groups may be moved to a different category.
To change the category:
- Open Group Settings
- Select Change Category
- Choose the new category
The sidebar structure updates automatically.
See:
→ Structure Categories
Deleting a Group
Section titled “Deleting a Group”Group deletion behavior depends on the group type.
Public Groups
Section titled “Public Groups”Deleting a public group will:
- Show a confirmation dialog
- Permanently remove the group after confirmation
- Remove all group discussions and content
Deleted groups cannot be restored.
Use caution when deleting public groups.
Private Groups
Section titled “Private Groups”Deleting a private group behaves differently.
Instead of deleting the group immediately:
- The action removes you from the group membership.
If you are the group owner:
- Ownership will automatically transfer to another member.
When the last member leaves the group, the group is automatically deleted.
Edit vs Delete
Section titled “Edit vs Delete”- Updates group information
- Changes permissions
- Moves group between categories
- Keeps history intact
Delete
Section titled “Delete”- Removes the group permanently
- Removes access for all members
- Cannot be restored
Choose carefully before deleting groups.
Impact on Members
Section titled “Impact on Members”When a group is deleted:
- Members immediately lose access to the group
- School membership is unaffected
- Other groups remain unchanged
Deleting a group only affects that specific group.
Common Questions
Section titled “Common Questions”Can I restore a deleted group?
Section titled “Can I restore a deleted group?”No.
Once a group is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
Does deleting a group remove members from the school?
Section titled “Does deleting a group remove members from the school?”No.
Members remain part of the school.
Only the group is removed.
Why does deleting a private group remove me instead?
Section titled “Why does deleting a private group remove me instead?”Private groups use membership-based deletion.
The group is deleted only after all members leave.