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  • General limits for LinkedIn groups

    Groups

    To make LinkedIn groups relevant and manageable, we have some set limits for membership, content, and other activities within a group. Important: The change in character limit for a post will be gradually rolled out and may not be available to you…

  • Types of LinkedIn Groups

    Groups

    There are three types of groups on LinkedIn: How do I change my group type? To change a private group to public, please contact customer support. Public groups can not be changed to private. Learn more Private Listed Groups appear in search results…

  • Post content in LinkedIn groups feed

    Groups

    If you’re a group member or admin, you can share content in your group’s feed. If your group owner has enabled the post review settings, then the post will only be available after the admin reviews and approves the post. Notes:Your post will only be…

  • No charge for group membership (Group Management)

    Groups and Group Management

    You can't charge members or other third parties a fee to use any LinkedIn products or services. If you're a group owner or manager, you can limit participation in your group to paying members of your organization. However, charging an additional fee…

  • Report a group

    Groups

    If you're part of a group and you see inappropriate conversations, comments or spam, you can report it to us. If you found a group that's inappropriate for LinkedIn and violates the User Agreement or Professional Community Policies, you can report…

  • Review and approve posts in your LinkedIn group

    Groups

    This feature allows group admins to review group posts before they are published. All group admins can approve or deny member posts if this feature is enabled. Group admins can select from three different post review settings for their group:Review…

  • Visibility and impact of your social activity in groups

    Groups

    LinkedIn Groups provides a place for professionals in the same industry or with similar interests to share content, network, and more. LinkedIn’s systems track and analyze social actions, such as creating a post or liking or commenting on another…

  • Mention group members in a conversation

    Groups

    You can mention or tag up to 20 group members in a single conversation to help drive engagement. Note: Members will be notified when they are mentioned in a group post. To mention a fellow group member in a conversation: To mention a fellow group…

  • Moderate your LinkedIn group

    Groups

    Manage group membership Manage the content posted in groups Group admins can approve or deny member posts using the Post Approval Feature in Your LinkedIn Group. Group owners can enable the ability to review new posts before they are shared with…

  • Submit LinkedIn groups post for admin approval

    Groups

    When you submit a post on a LinkedIn group, the post may not immediately appear in the group feed. This is because the group admin has enabled the setting that allows admins to review all the posts before they’re shared with other members of the…

  • Add or remove a group manager (Group Management)

    Groups and Group Management

    Group owners and managers can change the roles of their group from the Members section of the Manage group page. Learn moreRemove or block a group member (Group Management) To add or remove a group manager: To add or remove a group manager: Navigate…

  • Edit or delete posts or comments on LinkedIn groups

    Groups

    You can edit or delete posts or comments that you posted in a group, but you can't delete another member's posts or comments. Only group owners or managers can delete posts or comments of other members. If you delete a post or comment, all likes…

  • Outcome for a removed group member

    Groups

    LinkedIn won't send a notification to a group member if they're removed from a group. Once removed, the group member won't be able to view the group's content. Removed group members won't be able to directly contact members from the group unless…

  • Difference between LinkedIn group owners and managers

    Groups and Group Management

    LinkedIn group admins consist of group owners and managers. They’re responsible for managing group activities, member requests, and post approvals. However, group owners and managers have different types of accesses and roles in managing groups…

  • Access your LinkedIn groups

    Groups

    You can access your groups from your LinkedIn homepage. You can also bookmark https://www.linkedin.com/groups/ to quickly and easily open groups in the future. Learn more Find and join a LinkedIn group To access your groups: To access your groups:…

  • View your groups on your LinkedIn profile

    Groups

    Some of the LinkedIn groups you belong to are visible in the Interests section of your profile. Learn more Types of LinkedIn groups Access your LinkedIn groups To view your groups from your profile: Notes: Groups you belong to can be found on the…

  • Prevent updates when you join a group

    Groups

    You can control notifications sent after joining groups from the Settings page. Learn more Manage your notification settings Change the group display logo on your profile To prevent updates when you join a group: To prevent updates when you join a…

  • View your group’s management team (Group Management)

    Groups and Group Management

    If you're a group owner or manager, your group's management team is shown in the Admins section on the Manage group page. Learn more Add or remove a group manager (Group Management) Remove or block a group member (Group Management) To view your…

  • Add comments to group conversations

    Groups

    You can add a comment from the main group page or anywhere you see a Comment link. Note: If you had previously indicated that you prefer to get email notifications every time someone comments, you'll continue to get these for discussions up to 90…

  • Reported group item still visible

    Groups

    If you report another group member’s content, they won’t be notified that you reported them, and you’ll no longer see the content you reported in your group feed. We may review the reported content to take additional action if the content violates…

  • Getting group emails at an old email address

    Groups

    All group emails should be sent to your primary email address, which should automatically update once you change your primary email address under Email addresses on your Settings & Privacy page. You can update your primary email address at any…

  • LinkedIn groups membership

    Groups

    LinkedIn groups provide a place for professionals in the same industry or with similar interests to share their insights and experiences, ask for guidance, and build valuable connections. You can find groups to join by searching at the top of your…

  • Connect with group members

    Groups

    You can always send invitations to connect with members who’re part of your LinkedIn Group. You can also network with group members who’re not your LinkedIn connections by sending them message requests. Learn more Send, receive, and manage message…

  • Settings to allow or prevent messages from group members

    Groups

    From the settings page within the group, you can control whether members of your group can send you LinkedIn messages. Note: If you’re an owner or manager, you won’t be able to turn off the ability for other members to contact you. To change your…

  • Sharing your group’s URL

    Groups

    All current group owners, managers, and members can share the Group URL. This URL can be posted in your feed, blogs, or other websites so others can request to join your group. Note: You can share the group URL for both Listed and Unlisted Groups…

  • Delete a LinkedIn Group

    Groups

    LinkedIn Groups can only be deleted by the owners and not by group managers or members. Members and managers can reach out to the group owners (listed under Admins on the right pane of the group homepage) and request to delete a group. To delete a…

  • Pin or unpin a group post (Group Management)

    Group Management, Groups, and Post

    Group Managers and Group Owners can now pin any post to the top of the group feed. You can only pin one post at a time. If you attempt to pin another post, you‘ll have the option to replace the current pinned post. Group members won’t be notified…

  • Active group badge

    Groups

    All groups with consistent monthly conversational activity (where members post and comment) are eligible to earn and retain the active group badge. This badge appears on the group page and serves as a positive signal for members to join the group…

  • Post the same conversation to multiple groups

    Groups

    Every conversation you start in your group must be unique and relevant to the group rules and regulations. If you post the same content in multiple groups, your post could be reported as spam and it will disappear from your group. Learn more Post…

  • Export a current list of your group members

    Groups

    In order to respect the privacy of LinkedIn Group members, it's not possible to export a list of group members and their email addresses. Learn more LinkedIn groups membership Overview Connect with group members

  • Send messages to group members (Group Management)

    Groups

    If you‘re a group owner or manager, you can communicate information, schedules, and opinions with your group by starting a discussion or by sending messages to individual group members. If the member is your connection, you can message them directly…

  • View connections of group members

    Groups

    Once you join a LinkedIn Group, your profile becomes visible to every member in that group. A fellow group member can click on your profile, and will be able to view your information based on your privacy settings. However, joining a group doesn't…

  • Possibility of anonymously owning a group (Group Management)

    Groups

    LinkedIn policy does not allow LinkedIn Groups to be created or managed anonymously. We believe in transparency for group management. Members need to feel confident about the groups they join in order for each group to be as successful as possible…

  • LinkedIn Groups Best Practices

    Groups

    Here are some best practices to help you make the most of your group, whether you're a group owner, manager, or member. Learn more about groups by checking out the additional resource shown below, including a checklist, success strategies…

  • Contribute as a Group member Best Practices

    Groups

    Make the most of your LinkedIn Group by contributing to group conversations and by posting content that is relevant to your group’s interests and intent. Here are some best practices to help you become a valued group member: When sharing content…

  • Search for content within LinkedIn Groups

    Groups

    You can search for specific content within your Groups homepage using relevant keywords. Once you search for content, you’ll receive search results with group posts relevant to the keywords that you’ve entered. Notes: You can only search for…

  • Automatic welcome note for new members

    Groups

    Group owners can now set up automatic welcome note for new members joining their group. This feature can be accessed from the Members section of the Membership tab on the Manage group page. This enables group owners to draft and save a welcome…

  • Group member settings

    Groups

    You can change your group settings from the Settings page within a group. Check out additional information on some frequently used group settings: Learn more Edit Group information (Group owner) To update your settings: To update your settings:…

  • Withdrawing your Group membership request

    Groups

    After you’ve asked to join a LinkedIn Group, you can withdraw your request if you change your mind. If you’re not sure why your membership is still pending, the admin may still be in the process of reviewing and approving your request. Learn more…

  • Inactive groups policy

    Groups

    As a member or admin of a LinkedIn group, you agreed to the LinkedIn Groups Terms of Service, which includes our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Professional Community Policies. You also acknowledge that LinkedIn reserves the…

  • Removal of inactive groups

    Groups

    Regardless of the size, it is essential for LinkedIn communities to have active and consistent moderation. This ensures that issues are promptly addressed, and members feel secure. To be actively engaged, it is important to have a sufficient number…

  • Merging groups (Group Management)

    Groups

    There is no automated process for merging groups. Group owners can decide to combine their groups by choosing one group to remain open. If you're the closing group's owner or manager, you can create a post to inform your members about your plans. To…

  • Send messages to your group managers (Group Management)

    Groups

    You can send messages to each manager individually. There's not currently a way to send just one message to reach all managers in your group at once. If you're not a manager of the group, learn how to contact the manager. Learn more Contact your…

  • Use LinkedIn reactions in group conversations

    Groups

    The LinkedIn reactions feature is a great way to engage with conversations posted within a group. The group and followers in the group will get an update after you click on a reaction within their LinkedIn homepage feed. Note: Your initial update…

  • Promote your group (Group Management)

    Groups

    If you're a group owner or manager, you can promote your group in a number of ways, such as: Learn more Edit group information (Group Owner) Invite connections to join a group you’re a member of Sharing your Group’s URL Share articles or links Send…

  • LinkedIn Public Groups

    Groups

    Public groups allow anyone on or off LinkedIn to view what members post and share in the group. Non-group members can interact with the public group’s content using reactions but can’t add comments or create new posts. Public group posts are visible…

  • LinkedIn Groups management FAQ

    Groups

    Check out some these answers to some of the top group management questions. You can also review more information about the new groups management experience. Learn more about groups management by reviewing our best practices. You can invite your…

  • Create a LinkedIn Group

    Groups

    LinkedIn Groups provide a place for professionals in the same industry or with similar interests to share their insights and experiences, ask for guidance, and build valuable connections. You'll be the owner of any group you create, and you can also…

  • Manage notifications from LinkedIn groups

    Groups

    LinkedIn Groups help you engage in conversations with members who share similar interests and ideas. As group owners, managers, and members play different roles in a group, they receive different types of notifications as well. However, members and…

  • Changing the group display logo on your profile

    Groups

    Listed Group logos appear by default in the Interests section at the bottom of your profile. For Unlisted Groups, the logo will only be displayed to fellow group members. You can change whether a Listed Group logo shows on your profile from the…

  • Newly added Groups features

    Groups

    Here are some of the new features you’ll find in Groups: Group owners can now set up automatic welcome note for new members joining their Group. Learn more: Automatic welcome note for new members As a Group owner or manager, you have several…

  • Leaving a LinkedIn group

    Groups

    You can leave a group at any time from your group page. Learn more Accessing Your LinkedIn groups To leave a group: To leave a group: Navigate to your Groups homepage. Click the More icon to the right of the group name. Click Leave this group…

  • Automatic member approval

    Groups

    Group owners and managers can now set up automatic member approval criteria – the feature can be accessed from the Requests section of the Membership tab on the Manage group page. This enables group admins to…