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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. 
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:
2025-09-24
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Google Apps