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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 based on set parameters for that group overnight. Custom groups are available here: https://email.wisc.edu/lists/custom. An example of what someone with a group will see is below.
Please read the information at the start of the form before filling it out. Custom group request form.
What you can do with a custom group
- Request data driven parameters. Contact the Help Desk for support.
- View members
- Members can choose not to receive mail.
- Guests can be managers/members. See below.
What you cannot do with a custom group
- Export members. Custom Groups are not meant to be a data source.
- Cannot manage members (ex: add/remove members) in Google Groups.
- Members can't unsubscribe
- Delete a custom group. Contact the Help Desk for support.
Notes:
- Emails are added in the form of netid@wisc.edu, but alias email addresses with work the group.
- Admins/Owners are added as managers to groups.
- Guests are managers/members who are not a part of the data driven population.
