> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.socialglow.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Set Up | Create a New SocialGlow Group # How do I create a new SocialGlow Group? *You can watch the full video tutorial below or continue reading for written instructions.* ${frame}[How to Create a Group](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/nzonyt8uxk?seo=false&videoFoam=true) | TIP: Click on any underlined text throughout this article to read a more in-depth tutorial of that feature. ## From the dashboard menu: * Click **Groups** * Click the **Create New Group** button. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/create-new-group-sgpng_u6scz6.png) # There are 4 main steps to complete, where you'll be selecting your preferences for this group. ### Step 1 - Main Info * Name your Group * Add a description * Upload a cover photo. * If you intend for this group to be your main community, toggle on the [Primary Group](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/set-a-primary-group-e32c3w/?bust=1770316568652) option. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/create-group-step-1rz_j8cnh8.png) * Click the **Create Group** button at the bottom of the page. You've created the group! Let's continue on to customize the group. * On this "Congrats" page, click the **Edit Group** button. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/a/7/f/8a7f9756357e2000/edit-new-sg-grouppng_7on0t9.png) * This will take you back to Step 1. Click **Next Step** at the bottom of this page to continue on to Step 2. ### Step 2 - Timezone / Schedule / General Settings Define your group settings including timezone, member posting, member approval and more. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/step-2-group-settings-tab-sg_xz5hme.png) ### From this page, you can add/enable the following: 1. Choose your Timezone The timezone selected here is what any scheduled posts and Events will adhere to. 2. Add Group Start/End date * If you want a Start Date to show on this group, toggle the switch given and selected your preferred date. * If a Start Date is enabled, you have the option to add an End Date as well. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/start-date-end-date-group-sett_6ex1a.png) *This will not open/close that group on those specific dates, rather this will display those Start/End Dates at the top of that group.* ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/start-date-end-date-group-sett_1yw3shl.png) 3. Member Settings *Connect further with your members with the following options.* Toggle on/off your preferences for these features: * [SMS notifications](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-do-sms-notifications-work-1g5f9ak/) * RSVP Link/Code Sharing: Allow members to share that group's link/code * [Enable Group Chat](/en/article/start-a-group-chat-14z8a4j/) * Member Posting: Allow members to create posts in the group * [Post Approval](/en/article/post-approval-1ew1o2g/) * [Member Approval](/en/article/member-approval-mk3gbe/) 4. [Membership Questions](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/membership-questions-5dt4rp/?bust=1702411961938) Any questions added here will be given when a new member goes to join the group. There is an optional toggle to make these questions required. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/sg-gifs-3_5n4lka.png) ### Step 3 - [Gamification](/en/article/gamification-42io1u/) ### From this page, you can enable the following: 1. Add [Gamification](/en/article/gamification-42io1u/) to your Group *If enabled, a new series of actions will be listed, where you select how may points each action is worth.* 2. Exclude Admins and Moderators from the Leaderboard *Use if you don't want you and your other admins/mods to earn points and be listed on the Leaderboard.* 3. Enable [Levels](/en/article/using-member-levels-in-your-groups-to-increase-engagement-1l2326h/) *Using the Levels feature can help incentivize your group members to continue earning points to advance in rank.* * If enabled, a new series of options will open, where you can customize your levels titles and/or badges. ### Step 4 *These are all optional features:* * Group [Topics ](/en/article/creating-topics-o0oc0r/) *This allows you to create topics that you can assign your posts to, making it easy to browse a collection of posts you've made about that topic.* * Add [Link Buttons](/en/article/add-a-button-to-your-group-68k6zu/) *Use this to create a weblink in the form of a clickable button that will be displayed in this group.* ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/mobile-app-graphics-41nuyiuq_1s3fuy5.png) * [Custom Roles](/en/article/renaming-roles-custom-names-for-admins-moderators-and-members-lh26jp/) *This is helpful if you want to to use custom labels for the Admins, Moderators, and/or Members of this group. You would type in your preferred titles here.* ## At the bottom of the page, click **Create Group.** ### Create Group Your Group is now created and the system will generate a custom code and link to share with new members. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/screenshot-327rz_l36dor.png) * From here you can also visit your new group and create new posts. ![Visit your new Group Room](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8a7f9756357e2000/image_l8bnj2.png) **Learn more about using your new group here:** * [How to Schedule a Template to your Group](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-schedule-a-template-to-an-event-or-group-d3nd8o/?bust=1672517066062) * [How to Invite Members to your Group](https://help.socialglow.com/en/article/how-to-invite-members-to-your-event-or-group-43ugif/?bust=1672517114190)