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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

