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UW-Madison Google Workspace - Custom Groups

Custom groups allow for data driven groups based on HR/SIS/Manifest data. The system automatically updates the Google Group membership overnight based on set parameters for that group. Custom groups are available here: https://email.wisc.edu/lists/custom

Please read the information at the start of the form before filling it out. Custom group request form.

Features

  • Request data driven parameters. Contact the Help Desk for support.
  • View members
  • Members can choose not to receive mail.
  • Group admins/owners are added as managers to groups.
  • Managers can remove guests using https://email.wisc.edu/lists/custom.
  • Guests can be a manager or a member. They are not part of the data driven population. 

Limitations

  • Cannot export members. Custom Groups are not meant to be a data source.
  • Cannot manage members in Google Groups.
  • Members can't unsubscribe.
  • Cannot delete a custom group. Contact the Help Desk for support.

Notes

  • Emails are added in the netid@wisc.edu format, but alias email addresses will also work with the group.

Custom Group Example

Custom Group Example



Keywords:
google groups membership email address custom guests remove add manifest group custom data manage view delete exporting unsubscribe data-driven hr sis manifest data request 
Doc ID:
108223
Owned by:
Josh O. in UW Google Apps
Created:
2021-01-11
Updated:
2025-10-30
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Google Apps