To add an administrator, referred to as a 'Manager', to your Google Group, you need to change the role of an existing member using the group settings.
Steps to Add a Manager (Admin) to Your Google Group
Becoming a Manager in a Google Group grants significant permissions, allowing the user to help manage members, settings, and content. Follow these steps to promote a member to this administrative role:
- Sign in to Google Groups. Access the Google Groups website where you manage your groups.
- Click the name of the group you'd like to add a manager to. Navigate to the specific group's page from your list of groups.
- Under the People heading on the left-hand menu, select Members. This will display the list of all current members in the group.
- Find the person you want to promote to manager. Locate their name in the members list. On the same row as their name, you will see a Role dropdown menu showing their current role (e.g., Member). Click this dropdown menu, then click Manager.
Once you change their role to Manager, they will instantly gain administrative privileges within that specific Google Group.
- Note: The reference states "Find the person you want to promote to moderator, and select the Role drop down, then click Manager." However, the action described is changing the role to 'Manager' via the dropdown. In Google Groups, 'Manager' is the primary administrative role, having more permissions than a 'Moderator'. Follow the steps to change the role to Manager for administrative access.
Understanding Google Group Roles
Google Groups typically have different roles that define permissions:
- Owner: The highest level; full control over everything.
- Manager: Can manage members (add, remove, change roles), manage messages (moderate, delete), and change many group settings. Similar to an administrator.
- Member: Can post messages and access group content based on group settings.
Promoting a member to the Manager role gives them significant power to assist in running the group.
