Managing Google Workspace Group Members in Admin Console
Google Workspace groups help teams communicate and collaborate efficiently by allowing multiple users to receive emails, share files, and access resources. This guide explains how to add or remove members in a Google Workspace group using the Admin C
Adding Users to a Google Workspace Group
Follow these steps to add a user to an existing group:
1. Sign in to Google Admin Console
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Open Google Admin Console.
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Sign in using an administrator account.
2. Find the Groups Section
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Click the Menu (☰) icon in the top-left.
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Select Directory > Groups.
3. Select the Group
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Click the group where you want to add a user.
4. Add a New Member
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Click Members in the left panel.
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Click Add Members.
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Enter the email address of the person you want to add.
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Click Add.
The new member will automatically receive emails sent to the group and have access to shared resources.
Removing Users from a Google Workspace Group
If a user should no longer be in the group, follow these steps:
1. Sign in to Google Admin Console
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Go to Google Admin Console.
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Sign in using an administrator account.
2. Find the Groups Section
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Click the Menu (☰) icon > Directory > Groups.
3. Select the Group
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Click the group from which you want to remove a user.
4. Remove the Member
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Click Members in the left panel.
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Find the user you want to remove.
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Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to their name.
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Select Remove Member and confirm.
Once removed, the user will no longer receive group emails or have access to shared files through the group.
Additional Notes
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Only administrators or designated managers can add or remove members.
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Group settings may affect permissions for emailing and file sharing.
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If a user needs restricted access instead of removal, consider adjusting group roles.
For additional support, visit the Google Workspace Help Center or contact Northeast Kingdom Online support.