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Groups are where your members actually collaborate. They’re spaces with discussions, events, shared files, and task tracking — scoped to the right audience. Orgo gives you four types of groups, each for a different purpose. Groups browse page showing available groups

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The four group types

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Private vs. Joinable groups

Private Groups have two join modes that fundamentally change how they work: You can switch between modes at any time. Starting private and opening up later is safer than the reverse.
Start simple. You don’t need all four types on day one. Most organizations start with just the Main Group and Local Centers, then add Role Groups and Private Groups as needs arise.

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Which group type should I use?

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What every group can do

Each group — regardless of type — can have these features enabled: You choose which features to enable per group. A project team might need Discussions + Issues. A local chapter might need Discussions + Events + Files. The Main Group might have everything.

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Enabling the Groups module

Settings → Groups → Module Settings Groups module settings showing toggles for group categories, role groups, organizational units, tasks, and all members group

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Group permissions

Every group has granular controls for who can do what:

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Group categories

If you have many groups, categories help members find the right ones. Enable categories in module settings, then create them at Settings → Groups → Categories. Each category has a name, color, and icon — plus a permission setting controlling who can create groups in that category. Example categories: Working Group, Committee, Interest Group, Project Team, Advisory Board

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Structuring your organization with groups

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Small community (50 members)

  • Main Group for announcements and general discussion
  • 2-3 Private Groups for committees (Board, Events Committee, etc.)
  • That’s it — keep it simple

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Regional organization (500 members, 5 branches)

  • Main Group for org-wide announcements
  • 5 Local Centers for geographic chapters, each with their own events and discussions
  • 2-3 Role Groups (All Leaders, All Volunteers)
  • Private Groups as needed for projects

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Large federation (10,000+ members, 50+ branches)

  • Main Group for national-level announcements (admins-only posting)
  • 50+ Local Centers organized under regional parent groups
  • Multiple Role Groups by user type, age, profession
  • Many Private Groups for committees, working groups, projects
  • Group categories to help members navigate

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Common scenarios

Enable Group Categories to organize groups by type. Also make sure group names are descriptive — “Q4 Planning” is better than “Group 7”.
Use the Main Group with “Only admins can post” enabled. All members see the content, but only administrators can create posts.
Create a Role Group with criteria “User Type = Leader”. The system automatically adds all members with that user type and keeps it updated as user types change.
Archive the Private Group. Content is preserved for reference but the group is hidden from the sidebar. Members are removed from the active roster.
Yes. Members are in the Main Group (automatic), their Local Center (assigned), any matching Role Groups (automatic), and any Private Groups they’ve joined or been invited to. There’s no limit.