# Groups

Groups are used to simplify the process of provisioning privileges to multiple users with similar access requirements. Eg: teams of analysts, departments, etc.

* You can create a group and add existing users to it immediately.
* Or add new users to existing groups as their [accounts are created](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/users).

## Creating Groups

1. Navigate to **Access Control > Groups** in the left-side menu.
2. Click **Create**. 
3. Provide a name to the group and add a description. 
4. *Optional: From the* [*User*](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/users) *list select the users that should be added to this group. This can also be done later.*
5. Click **Next.** 
6. Select the role that should be assigned to all members of this group. Refer [Roles](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/roles) & [Privileges ](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/roles/policies)for more information.
7. Select the workspaces all members of this group should have access to.
8. Select the catalogs all members of this group should have access to.
9. Select the clusters all members of this group should have access to.
10. *Optional: Click **Add another role** if additional roles are required and repeat steps 6, 7, 8 & 9.*
11. Click **Next**.
12. If the summary is correct, click **Add Group**

### **Edit Group**

The edit group feature enables users to modify the associated users and permissions for the selected group. 

To edit the group follow the steps given below:

1. Navigate to **Access Control > Groups** in the left side menu**.**
2. Click on the kebab menu and click on edit group. 
3. You can edit the name and description of the group.
4. Click **Next.** 
5. *Optional: From the* [*User*](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/users) *list select the users that should be added to this group.* 
6. Click **Next.** 
7. Select the role that should be assigned to all members of this group. Refer [Roles](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/roles) & [Privileges ](https://docs.e6data.com/product-documentation/~/revisions/W5MExJCuvHiG1ioEcgOy/access-control/roles/policies)for more information.
8. Select the workspaces all members of this group should have access to.
9. Select the catalogs all members of this group should have access to.
10. Select the clusters all members of this group should have access to.
11. *Optional: Click **Add another role** if additional roles are required and repeat steps 6, 7, 8 & 9.*
12. Click **Next**.
13. If the summary is correct, click **Update.**

### **Delete Group**

The delete group feature enables users to remove any group. Deleting a group will revoke access for all associated users and roles within that group.

To delete the group follow the steps given below:

1. Navigate to **Access Control > Groups** in the left side menu**.**
2. Select the delete icon corresponding to the group you want to remove.
3. You will be asked for a confirmation, after which the group will be deleted.