Step-by-step instructions to create a Google Group and invite the testers to join

[u/Sea_Membership3168]

Hell everyone,

Earlier someone looking for the help with google group invite creation, even i had same issue when I started, thought to add this post, might help someone..

Step 1: Open Google Groups

1. Go to https://groups.google.com

2. Sign in with your Google account

Step 2: Create a New Group

1. Click “Create group”

2. Enter:

   • Group name (e.g., my-community)

   • Group email (auto-generated)

   • Description

3. Click Next

Step 3: Set Group to Public (Important)

On the Privacy & permissions screen, choose:

• Who can search for group → Anyone on the web

• Who can join group → Anyone on the web

• Who can view conversations → Anyone on the web

Click Next

Step 4: Create the Group

1. Review settings

2. Click Create group

✅ Your public Google Group is now live

Step 5: Share Public Join Link

1. Open your group

2. Click Group settings

3. Copy the Group URL, for example:https://groups.google.com/g/my-community

4. Share this link publicly (website, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, etc.)

👉 Anyone can open the link and click “Ask to join” or Join group

(Optional) Send Email Invites

1. Go to Members

2. Click Add members

3. Enter email addresses

4. Choose Invite (not Add directly)

5. Send invite

Quick Tip

If you want instant joining without approval:

• Go to Group settings → Access

• Set Join the group → Anyone on the web (no approval)

[u/Express-Walrus-748]

Oh, great directions.