Managing Groups in Active Directory

Quick Links: | Manager Permissions | Adding Members | Removing Members | 

 Note: The following process cannot be done on a personal device. You must be signed into a campus-managed computer before attempting the process below. 

You can find information about accessing Active Directory through the Windows App for Mac or PC if you do not already have the desktop application installed on your PC.

Manager Permissions

Only the listed manager(s) can make changes to a group. If you pull up the group you are trying to edit and the Add or Remove buttons are grayed out, you may not have access to manage the group. 

If you are not the manager of a group and believe you should be, please contact IT Support Services. You can also put in a ticket to report an issue or problem with campus email.

Please note that to make changes, IT Support Services will need written permission (via ticket or email) from either the existing listed manager of the account or the head of your department to make changes to the manager. 

Adding a Member to a Group

1. Locate the Security Group or Distribution List you wish to manage. There are a couple of ways to locate them:
   • You can browse for the Security Group or Distribution List by selecting csuchico.edu then Groups.
   • Search for the group by name or by the listed manager.
2. To search for a Security Group or Distribution List you can:
   • Search by group name: Select the Find icon from the toolbar (notepad & magnifying glass icon). In the "Name:" box, type in the name of the Group or Distribution List and click Find Now.
   • Search by manager's username: Select the Find icon from the toolbar (notepad & magnifying glass icon). In the "Description:" box, type in the username of the group manager. Unless you are the listed manager, this may not work.
3. Once you've located your Group, double-click on it. In the Group Properties window that comes up, select the Members tab.
   • Note: Groups with the name "div-", "aff-" or "dept-" cannot be modified. These groups are auto-generated based on affiliation and cannot be manually edited. 
4. To add someone to the Group, click on the Add button. Type in the username then click on Check Names.
   • The username will be changed to the following format username (username@csuchico.edu).
   •  Add additional usernames separated by a semi-colon or click OK to finish adding people to the Group.

Removing a Member from a Group 

1. Locate the Security Group or Distribution List you wish to manage by following the process above.
2. Once you've located your Group, double-click on it. In the Group Properties window that comes up, select the Members tab
3. To remove members from the Security Group or Distribution List select their username and click on the Remove button on the Members tab.
4. You will be asked to verify the removal, click Yes to continue.
5. When finished managing the Group membership, click Apply then OK.

 Still need help? Contact IT Support Services for further assistance.
  
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