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Modifying Group Properties

The Group Properties page displays the General tab and the Members tab. Use the General tab to set or modify the group name and description. Use the Members tab to add or remove users and groups.

To set or modify a group name or description

1. On the primary navigation bar, choose Users.
2. Choose Local Groups.
3. Select the group account you want to modify.
4. In the Tasks list, Choose Properties.
5. On the General tab, type a name and description of the desired group.
6. Choose OK.

To set or modify group membership

1. On the primary navigation bar, choose Users.
2. Choose Local Groups.
3. Select the group account you want to modify.
4. In the Task list, choose Properties, and then select the Members tab.
5. To add a new member:
   • In the Add user or group box, select a local user or group from the list, and then choose the Add button.

   - or -

   • Type the domain and group name (<domain\group name>) of a domain group, or a domain user account (<domain\user name>) and then choose Add. If you are adding Domain\Group, however, you must also enter credentials that will allow for the addition from that domain. 
6. To remove a member, select a user name from the Members list, and then choose Remove.
7. Choose OK.

Related Topics

For more information about adding a group account, see Adding a Group Account. For more information about removing a group account, see Removing a Group Account.