Create a Group

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Overview

Follow the steps below to create a group within your org.

Membership in a group for a user account can be directly or dynamically (using a query based on a tag) assigned.

Membership in a group for a service account can only be directly assigned.

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Prerequisites

• Review the group reference page
• Permissions to create a group
• Optional:
  • Install the CLI

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Create using the UI Console

1. Create a new group using one of the following methods:
   • Clicking Groups in the left menu and click New, or
   • Click the Create dropdown in the upper right corner and select Group
2. Enter a unique name and optional description. Click Next (Users).
3. A list of users will be shown that can be selected. A query can be defined to dynamically assigned users to the group. Click Next (Service Accts).
4. A list of service accounts will be shown that can be selected. Click Next (Tags).
5. Enter any optional tags. Click Create.

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Create using the CLI

Refer to the group create command for details and examples on how to create a group using the CLI.

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Next Steps

Groups can be used by policies to grant access permissions to the group members.