Managing My Microsoft Groups

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Microsoft 365 a manage security groups.

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Summary: This article explains how to view, manage, and update Microsoft 365 Groups you own using the My Groups portal, including managing members and updating group details.

For staff that manage Microsoft 365 Groups

Overview

The My Groups portal allows you to view and manage Microsoft 365 Groups that you own without needing IT assistance.

From this portal, you can manage group membership, update group details, and review groups you belong to.

Changes made in My Groups automatically apply across Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 services.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Open the My Groups Portal

Go to My Groups.

 
2

Sign In

Sign in using your school or work account.

 
3

View Your Groups

After signing in, you will see:

  • Groups I Own (groups you manage)
  • Groups I Belong To (groups you are a member of)
 
4

Open a Group You Own

Under Groups I Own, click the group name to open it.

Open Group
5

Review Group Details

You can view:

  • Members
  • Group description
  • Group type
  • Available management options
Group Details
6

Edit Group Information

  • Click Edit details
  • Update the group name or description
  • Adjust join settings if available
  • Click Update to save
 
7

Manage Members

Add Members:

  • Click Add members
  • Search and select users
  • Click Add

Remove Members:

  • Select a member
  • Click Remove
 

Important Notes

  • You cannot change the group type (Microsoft 365 vs Security)
  • Some groups may be managed centrally and cannot be edited
  • Dynamic or synced groups may not allow manual membership changes
If you cannot access or manage a group, contact IT support. Permissions must be enabled for self-service management.

 

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Article ID: 20738
Created
Mon 1/12/26 8:45 AM
Modified
Mon 6/29/26 6:18 AM