{"id":93307,"date":"2023-01-27T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=93307"},"modified":"2024-10-24T03:32:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T07:32:38","slug":"how-to-create-a-group-in-linkedin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-create-a-group-in-linkedin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Group in LinkedIn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Similar to a Facebook group<\/a>, a LinkedIn group gives you a spot to meet and discuss career-related interests with others. Maybe you haven\u2019t found the right group or perhaps the one you want doesn\u2019t exist. Why not create your own LinkedIn group?\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you create a group, you get to decide who can join, review posts before they\u2019re published, and keep your group private or searchable by other LinkedIn users. If you\u2019re ready to dig in, we\u2019ll show you how to create a group on LinkedIn and the basics of managing it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Create a New LinkedIn Group\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can create a group on the LinkedIn<\/a> website or in the mobile app. Head to the spot you want to use, log in, and follow these steps to set up your group.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Group on the Web\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Go to the Home<\/span> tab on the LinkedIn homepage and select Groups<\/span> on the bottom left side.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. If you don\u2019t see Groups in that spot, choose the My Network <\/span>tab. Then, select Group<\/span> below Manage My Network on the left.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      1. On the top right of the subsequent screen, choose Create Group<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Create a Group in the Mobile App\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Go to the My Network<\/span> tab in the LinkedIn mobile app on Android or iPhone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select Manage my network<\/span> at the top.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Choose Groups<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Pick Create<\/span> on the top right.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Alternatively, select your LinkedIn profile<\/span> icon on the top left from any tab.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Choose Groups<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Pick Create<\/span> on the top right.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            \"Create<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

            Add the Group Details\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Once you arrive at the Create Group box, you\u2019ll enter all the group information.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Logo and cover image<\/span> (optional): Select the Edit icon (pencil) next to the logo image on the left or cover photo on the top right to add one, the other, or both. This can help your members distinguish your group at a glance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Group name<\/span> (required): Enter the name for the group which can be up to 100 characters long. Try to include the intent, topic, or industry in the group name.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Description<\/span> (required): Enter a description for the group which can be up to 2,000 characters long. Make this descriptive enough that your target audience and potential new members understand the purpose of the group.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Industry<\/span> (optional): If you\u2019d like to include a related industry for the group, you can add up to three. This is helpful for specific industries and relevant careers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Location<\/span> (optional): If your group is location-specific, you can include that as well. You can choose a local spot based on your location or go as broad as worldwide if you prefer.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Group rules<\/span> (optional): Consider including any regulations, expectations, or rules you want members to abide by. You can use up to 4,000 characters for the group rules.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Group discoverability<\/span> (required): You can choose Listed<\/span> or Unlisted<\/span> for this option. Listed means that the group appears in search results and on the profiles of its members. Unlisted is the opposite, the group won\u2019t appear in searches and is not visible on member profiles.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Permissions<\/span> (optional): Check the first box if you want to let your members invite their connections and the second box if you want to review posts before they\u2019re published. If you do check the box to review posts, you have 14 days to do so before the post is visible to the group.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            When you finish all the details, select Create<\/span> to complete the setup process.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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            LinkedIn Group Limitations\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            There are a few limits that you should know when creating your own LinkedIn groups. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As of this writing, you can:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n