User groups are a grouping mechanism for MinistryPlatform users that allows those users to:

• Share custom page views created with the Advanced Search tool.
• Access the same Templates.
• View (or be restricted from viewing) restricted records.

To create a new User Group

1. Go to Administration > User Groups.
2. Click New and indicate:
   • User Group Name
   • User Group Moderator: you can optionally indicate someone here for organizational purposes, but it's not required.
3. Click Save.
4. To assign users, go to the Users sub-page, click the Add button and select the desired users.
5. Click Confirm Selection, then click Save. 

To add a single person to an existing User Group:

1. Go to Administration > User Groups.
2. Open the desired User Group.
3. Click New on the Users sub-page.
4. Indicate the desired user to add.
5. Click Save.

To remove a single person from an existing User Group:

1. Go to Administration > User Groups.
2. Open the desired User Group.
3. Click the jump link next to the User who you want to remove.
4. From the User Group User record, click Delete and confirm they've been removed.