How to Create a Group in Microsoft Azure: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create and manage groups in Microsoft Azure with this detailed guide. Discover the permissions needed to create groups, how ownership works, and how to add or remove members efficiently to manage access and organization within Azure.

Microsoft Azure - Creating a Group

In Azure, users can create and manage groups if they have been granted the necessary permissions. The user who creates a group automatically becomes the owner and can add or remove members. Here’s a detailed guide on how to create a group in Azure:

Steps to Create a Group

Step 1: Access the Azure Access Panel

Visit myapps.microsoft.com.

Step 2: Log in with your Azure account credentials

Enter your Azure account credentials to access the panel.

Step 3: Start Creating a New Group

At the top of the panel, click on ‘Groups’ to initiate the group creation process.

Step 4: Select My Groups/All

From the dropdown menu at the top, select ‘My groups’ or ‘All’ based on your preference.

Step 5: Click ‘Create New Group’

A button labeled ‘Create new Group’ will be available—click it to proceed.

Step 6: Enter Group Details

A pop-up will appear prompting you to enter the name and description of the group. This will help identify the group later.

Step 7: Set Group Membership Permissions

Decide how users can join the group. You can allow all users to join freely or require the group owner's approval. For this example, select the option that requires owner approval, meaning users must request permission to join.

Step 8: Finalize the Group Creation

After setting the desired permissions, click ‘Create’ to finalize the group creation process.

Step 9: Manage Your Group

Return to the ‘Groups’ page. To manage your group, select the group you just created. For example, choose ‘Developers Group’ to proceed.

Step 10: Add Members

Click on ‘Add Members’ to start adding people to your group.

Step 11: Select Users to Add

A pop-up will show a list of all users in your directory. Add members by clicking on their names.

Step 12: Manage the Group Further

On this page, you can manage the group by adding or deleting members, editing the group’s description, or deleting the group altogether. Additionally, you can transfer ownership by assigning someone else as the group owner.

Managing Group Membership Requests

If someone wants to join a group, the group owner will receive a notification to review the request in the ‘Approvals’ tab of the access panel. If a user requests to join a group managed by someone else, they can see the status of their request in the same tab.

By following these steps, users can efficiently create and manage groups in Azure, fostering collaboration and simplifying access management within their organization.