Overview
User groups carry no permissions of their own — they are a convenience for working with sets of administration users.
Core Functionality
Accessing User Groups
Navigate to Configuration and select User groups to begin management.
Creating Groups
Click "+Add user group," enter a name and description, then save. Add users via the dropdown and the "Add user" button.
User Group List Features
The management interface displays:
- Action options (edit, view, email, delete)
- Unique user group ID
- Group name and description
- Owner information (unchangeable)
- Member count
Key Operations
Viewing Members: Click the green table icon for detailed member information.
Editing: Use the green pen icon to modify group name and description.
Email Function: The green mail symbol enables mass communication with members, including options to copy the owner and customize subject and message content.
Deletion: Click the red waste bin icon and confirm removal.
Survey Permissions
User groups can receive survey-specific permissions. Open the survey, select users & permissions from the editor's left toolbar, then select the desired user group and assign appropriate privileges.
Important Limitations
- Changes to a user group made after it has been added to a survey do not update that survey's permissions — for example, if you add a member to a group that already holds survey permissions, re-grant the group's permissions on each affected survey so the new member receives them
- Removing users from groups doesn't automatically revoke their survey permissions
- Manual removal from the Survey permissions table is required to fully revoke access
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