# Manage Administrator Groups

**Administrator Groups** in OPSCOM allow you to organize administrative users into logical teams or departments. This feature simplifies management by enabling you to apply specific settings, distribute communications, or assign tasks to a collective of administrators rather than managing each user individually, enhancing organizational efficiency and control.

### Using this Feature

1. Click **System Configuration,** then **Admin Management,** and click **Manage Groups**.

You'll be directed to the **Manage Administrator Groups** page, which lists all existing groups. Initially, this page may be empty if no groups have been created yet. ##### Creating a New Administrator Group

1. Choose the **Tab** for the type of group you want to add. 2. Click **Add New**. 3. The **Adding New Group** form will appear where you can define your group. 4. Fill out the required information for the group, such as the **Group Name**. 5. Click **Save Group** to finalize the creation.

Once saved, your newly created group will appear in the list on the left-hand side of the page. ##### Working with Groups After creating groups, you can perform various management actions. While the provided content focuses on creation, typical group management also involves:

- **Editing Group Details**: You can usually click on a group's name or an **Edit** button next to it to modify its name or other associated settings. - **Assigning Administrators to Groups**: Administrators are assigned to groups through their individual user profiles. 1. Navigate to **System Configuration,** then **Admin Management**. 2. Click **Edit Admin Users**. 3. Select the desired administrator. 4. Within their profile settings, you'll find an option to assign them to one or more **Admin Groups**. - **Deleting Groups**: Most systems allow you to delete groups that are no longer needed, often with a confirmation prompt. Be aware that deleting a group might impact any administrators or settings associated with it. ---

### Best Practices & Considerations

- **Logical Organization**: Create groups that reflect your organizational structure (e.g., "Enforcement Team," "Permit Office Staff," "IT Support"). This makes it easier to manage permissions, communicate, and assign responsibilities. - **Streamlined Management**: Using groups simplifies tasks like sending system-wide messages or applying default settings, as you can target a group rather than selecting individual administrators. - **Clarity in Naming**: Use clear and concise names for your groups to avoid confusion among administrators. - **Regular Review**: Periodically review your Administrator Groups to ensure they remain relevant and accurately reflect your team's structure and needs. Remove any outdated or unused groups to maintain a clean system.