How to Change a Google Group's Description

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

A group’s description appears under its email address in the list of groups at https://groups.google.com

You can update group names at Google Groups https://groups.google.com or the Admin console at https://admin.google.com.

How to change a group’s description in Google Groups step-by-step with images

Step 1

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Groups UI - Step 1

Go to Groups at https://groups.google.com and find the group you’re looking for in one of the directories listed on the left: My groups, Recent groups, All groups, or Favorite groups.

Click the Three Dots icon to the right of the group and select Group settings.

Step 2

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Groups UI - Step 2

Edit the Group description text field and click Save changes at the bottom of the page.

How to change a group’s description in Google Admin step-by-step with images

Step 1

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Admin Console UI - Step 1

Or, as an admin, you can go to https://admin.google.com and type the group’s current name or email address in the search bar on top, then click it when suggested below.

Step 2

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Admin Console UI - Step 2

On the group’s page, click the Group information section.

Step 3

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Admin Console UI - Step 3

Click Group details.

Step 4

How to Change The Description of a Google Group in the Google Admin Console UI - Step 4

Update the Description field and click SAVE.

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Configure Your Group Membership Settings

Update membership settings related to a particular group, such as display name, link to your account profile, email address used for your membership, and subscription.

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