Introduction

In this article, we will explore how to bulk add members to Google Group using xFanatical Foresight to bulk add members to your Google Group. Managing a Google Group can be a time-consuming task, especially when it comes to adding multiple members at once. However, with the help of xFanatical Foresight, an innovative tool specifically designed for Google Workspace, you can simplify the process of bulk adding members.

What is a Google Group used for

Google group is an online platform where various people congregate for various purposes. It mainly achieves the following purposes:

  • Notify or email through one single email address
  • Have a collaborative inbox and track members by assigning various conversation threads. 
  • Gather online with people who have common or similar hobbies, backgrounds, and interests
  • Learning something together and having a discussion virtually

How to Add Members to the Google group

You can add members to the Google Group if you are an admin:

  1. Go to Google Admin Console, and then,  click on Groups in the Left Menu. Then select a group from the group list.
  2. Now, you need to click on ADD MEMBERS.

3. After that, click on Find a user or group and enter their emails.Bulk add members to Google Group using Foresight

4. Again, click ADD TO GROUP to send the invitation. 

How do I bulk-add members to a Google Group

There is no specific method to bulk-add members to a Google Group. However, you can use the method mentioned above to add the members. All you need to do is keep adding the email addresses of the users that you want to add in the add members box, and then you are good to go. But you can also Bulk add members to a Google Group with the help of Foresight. 

Introducing xFanatical Foresight Automation tool

The xFanatical Foresight automation tool is a user-friendly innovative tool designed to automate various tasks within Google Workspace. Its intuitive interface and robust features make it an ideal solution for group management. With its ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently, it becomes an indispensable tool for Google Group administrators.

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Instructions

We will divide the rule into two parts:

Part 1: Exporting Group Members to CSV

Part 2: Deleting Group Members via CSV

Process for Rule 1

Automation Rule Creation

  1. Log in to your xFanatical Foresight account with your Google Admin account.
  2. Go to the Rules page.
  3. Click the blue button at the bottom right to create a new rule.
  4. In the Select a trigger screen, click the Manual trigger.In the Select a trigger screen, click the Manual trigger
  5. Click on Next.
  6. On the Select an action screen, click the List group members action.On the Select an action screen, click the list group members action
  7. In the Group email field, select the Marketing.
  8. In the columns field, select the Member Email and the Group Email. 
  9. Click on Review.In the Group email field, select the Marketing and click Review
  10.  Enter the Rule name and click Create.Enter the Rule name and click Create

Rule Triggering

  • Go to the Rules page and click the Play icon next to the created rule.Go to the Rules page and click the Play icon next to the created rule

Verifying the Results

  1. Ensure to check the Notification Bell for any notifications.
  2. Click View All to confirm successful execution of the rule.Click View All to confirm successful execution of the rule
  3. Download the CSV file from the log page. Open the file and remove the members records that you do not want to add to the group.Download the CSV file from the log page. Open the file and remove the members records that you do not want to add to the group
  4. In this case, we will  keep all the members. Now, let's see how to add them to a specific group.

Process for Rule 2

  1. Go to the Rules page and click the New Rule button.
  2. Select the Data uploaded trigger from the select a trigger screen.Select the Data uploaded trigger from the select a trigger screen
  3. Click on the upload box and upload the downloaded .CSV, wait for the CSV to be parsed.Click on the upload box and upload the downloaded .CSV, wait for the CSV to be parsed
  4. Click Next.
  5. On the Select an action screen, click the Add Group Member action.On the Select an action screen, click the Add Group Member action
  6. Select Members Email in the Members Email field, and select the Group email in the Group Email field where you want to add the members.
  7. Click Review.Select Members Email in the Members Email field, and select the Group email in the Group Email field where you want to add the members,click review
  8. Enter the Rule name and click Create.Part 2 Rule name and click Create

Rule Triggering

  • Click the Upload Icon and upload the same .CSV file again.Click the Upload Icon and upload the same .CSV file again

Rule Verification

  1. Find the notification in the upper right corner and select it. 
  2. Below the notification message, there is a View log button.Find the notification in the upper right corner and select it
  3. Alternatively, you can click on it to directly access the Log details.Alternatively, you can click on it to directly access the Log details
  4. Additionally, you can confirm the bulk member addition from Google Admin. You will see that all 6 marketing members have been added to the development  group. Now you can confirm the bulk member addition from Google Admin

Conclusion

The xFanatical Foresight automation tool offers a seamless solution for bulk adding members to Google Groups. With the xFanatical Foresight Automation tool, you can quickly and efficiently add multiple members to your Google Group. By leveraging its automation capabilities, you can streamline group management and save significant time and effort. 

Take advantage of this powerful automation tool and simplify your administrative duties today.

With xFanatical Foresight, you can automate every action that you can perform on Google Workspace. You can export users on Google Work Space or mail merge with different templates.

If you have yet to install Foresight, check out this quick start.

Please visit the  xFanatical Foresight Automation tool to learn more and sign up for a free trial.

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