## Create groups

URL: https://docs.atlan.com/product/capabilities/governance/users-and-groups/how-tos/create-groups

> Who can do this? You will need to be an [admin user](/product/capabilities/governance/access-control/how-tos/delegate-administration) in Atlan to cr.

> **Warning: Who can do this?**
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> You will need to be an [admin user](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/governance/access-control/delegate-administration/llms.txt) in Atlan to create groups.
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To create a group in Atlan:

1. In your Atlan workspace, click **Settings** from the left menu.

 If you are using the **Old UI (Classic)**, from the left menu of any screen, click **Admin**.

2. Click **Groups**.
3. Click the **Create Group** button.
4. Enter details for the new group in _Create Group_:
 1. For _Name_ enter a descriptive name for the group.
 2. (Optional) For _Description_ enter an explanation of the group.
 3. (Optional) For _Slack_ enter the name of an existing Slack channel for the group. (You do not need to include the # in the channel name.) Click **Test your slack link** to attempt to open the channel in your [integrated Slack workspace](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/governance/integrations/integrate-slack/llms.txt).
 4. (Optional) For _Users_ search for and add any users that should be in the group. (You can also add users later.)
5. (Optional) To add this group for all new users automatically, enable **Mark as default**.
6. Click **Create Group** button.

You now have a new group in Atlan! 🎉

> **Info: Did you know?**
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> Once you've [integrated Slack](https://docs.atlan.com/llms/governance/integrations/integrate-slack/llms.txt) and added the Slack channel for your group, simply click the Slack icon next to the group name in Atlan and you'll be redirected to the group channel on Slack. You can then post questions and share assets directly on that channel.
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_Last updated: 8 June 2026._

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