Group Categories can be used to organize and classify groups into different types or themes, making it easier for users to find and join groups that match their interests. By categorizing groups, you can create a structured environment where related groups are grouped together.

To enable or disable group categorization:

  1. Click on the Menu.
  2. Select Settings from the side navigation menu.
  3. Choose General Settings
  4. Find Categorize Groups.
  5. Select your preferred Option.
  6. Click the “Update” button.

To display group categories upon page load:

  1. Click on the Menu.
  2. Go to “Modules” in the side navigation menu.
  3. Select “Site Roles.”
  4. Click the three dots icon next to the site role for which you want to display “Group Categories” on page load.
  5. Choose “Edit.”
  6. In the screen that appears, find “Content to Show on Page Load [Left Panel]
  7. Select “Categories.”
  8. Click the “Update” button.

To create a Group Category :

  1. Click on the Menu.
  2. Select Categories from the side navigation menu.
  3. Click on the Plus Icon at the bottom right of the content area.
  4. Enter the details in the screen that appears.
  5. Click the “Create” button.

You can use the “Category Order” field to arrange and display the categories in your preferred order.

To add a group to a group category:

  • Click on Menu.
  • Go to Modules in the side navigation menu.
  • Select Groups
  • Click the three dots icon next to the group you want to modify.
  • Choose “Edit”.
  • Choose your preferred category from the “Category” field.
  • Click the “Update” button.

To edit a Group Category :

  1. Click on Menu.
  2. Go to Categories in the side navigation menu.
  3. Click the three dots icon next to the item you want to modify.
  4. Choose “Edit”.
  5. Make the necessary changes in the screen that appears.
  6. Click the “Update” button.

To delete a Group Category Item :

  1. Click on Menu.
  2. Go to Categories in the side navigation menu.
  3. Click the three dots icon next to the item you want to delete.
  4. Choose “Delete”. A confirmation dialog will appear. Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

To bulk delete group categories:

  1. Click on Menu.
  2. Go to Categories in the side navigation menu.
  3. Click the selection icon at the top right next to the Categories title.
  4. Select the items you want to delete.
  5. Click the X icon that appears at the bottom right.
  6. Confirm the deletion when prompted.