Create a LinkedIn Group

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Set up a LinkedIn Group to bring professionals together around shared interests or industries. This helps you build a space for meaningful conversations, networking, and knowledge sharing; whether you're growing a community or leading a focused discussion.

Before you begin

  • You can create up to five groups per day.

  • Once created, group privacy settings cannot be changed.

Note: You can create only five groups per day.

To create a new group:

  1. Click Groups from the left pane of your LinkedIn homepage.

  2. Click Create group on the upper-right corner of the page.

  3. Fill in the group details (see the table below).

  4. Click Create.

In the Create Group pop-up window, specify the following details:

Section Field/Action Details
Add Visuals Upload Logo Click or tap the Edit icon above the group name to upload a logo.
Upload Cover Image Click or tap the Edit icon in the upper-right corner to upload a cover image.
Group Details Group Name Choose a name that clearly reflects the group's purpose.
Description Write a short summary to help potential members understand what the group is about.
Industry Add up to three relevant industries.
Location Enter a location and select from the dropdown.
Rules Define expectations and guidelines for group behavior.
Set Group Privacy Public Anyone can see posts, but only members can post or comment.
Private Only members can see posts.
Note: You can't change this setting after the group is created.
Discoverability Listed (Private groups only) Group appears in search results, is visible on members’ profiles, and shows connection membership to LinkedIn users.
Unlisted (Private groups only) Group does not appear in search results and is not visible to non-members on members’ profiles.
Set Permissions Member Invites (Optional) Enable members to invite their connections.
Admin Approval (Optional) Require admin approval for new posts.  

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