#Create a Mail-enabled Security Group

To create a mail-enabled security group, complete the following steps:

1. Click Create above the table.

2. In the Select a Group type panel, select to create the group in Microsoft 365 tenant, and select Mail-enabled security group as the group type. Click Continue to proceed.

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3. Complete the basics for the group, including:

   • Name – Enter the name of the group.

   • Group email address – Enter the email address for the group.

   • Description – Enter an optional description for the group.

4. Click Continue to proceed or click Back to go back to the Group type selection step.

5. Manage membership. The membership type can only be Assigned for a mail-enabled security group. Assign the owners and members manually.

   Click Continue to proceed or click Back to go back to the Basics step.

   *Note: You must have at least one owner. We recommend adding two to have coverage in the event one owner changes roles.

6. Edit settings for the group, including:

   • Allow external senders to email this Group – Select to enable or disable.

   • Require owner approval to join the group – Select to enable or disable.

7. Click Save.