# User Groups Management in Hexnode UEM

Overview 
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In Hexnode UEM, a User Group is a logical collection of users who share common attributes (e.g., job title, department, or location). Creating groups allows administrators to associate policies and deploy remote actions to multiple users simultaneously, rather than managing them individually.

**Navigation**

All group management tasks are performed under **Manage** > **User Groups**.

 Creating and Modifying Groups 
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### Creating a New Local Group 

1. Navigate to **Manage** > **User Groups** > **New group**.
2. Metadata: Enter a **Group Name** (Required) and **Description** (Optional).
3. Membership: Click **+ Add more** under the Users section.
4. Selection: Select the desired users from the list and click **Done**.

### Integrating Directory Services 

If you prefer to automate group creation via your existing infrastructure:

- **Action**: Click the **Configure AD** button on the User Groups page.
- **Function**: This allows you to add Microsoft Active Directory or Azure AD servers.
- **Outcome**: Once synced, the users and groups from your directory service are imported automatically into Hexnode UEM. You can monitor the sync status via the Directory Services overlay window.

[![Click on Configure AD to add AD user groups](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Configure-AD-button-on-Hexnode-portal.png "Configure AD button on Hexnode portal") ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Configure-AD-button-on-Hexnode-portal.png)

### Editing Existing Groups 

To update a group, navigate to **Manage** > **User Groups** and click on your specific group name.

1. **Update Labels**: Hover over the **Group Name** or **Description** and click the **Edit Icon** to modify the text.
    [![Click on the pen icon to edit the group name or description](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Edit-Hexnode-User-Group-description.png "Edit Hexnode User Group description") ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Edit-Hexnode-User-Group-description.png)
2. **Add Users**: Click **+ Add users**, select the individuals from the Browse Users window, and click Done.
    [![Add more users to a device group](https:2023/06/Add-users-to-a-device-group.png "Add users to a device group") ](https:2023/06/Add-users-to-a-device-group.png)
3. **Remove Users**: In the group’s user list, hover over a specific user row. Click the **Cross (X)** Icon in the far-right column and confirm.
    [![Select the red cross icon to delete the user](https:2023/06/Removing-a-user-from-Hexnode-User-Group.png "Removing a user from Hexnode User Group") ](https:2023/06/Removing-a-user-from-Hexnode-User-Group.png)

Deleting Groups and Reporting 
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### Deletion Process 

1. Navigate to **Manage** > **User Groups**.
2. Select the checkbox(es) for the group(s) you wish to remove.
3. Click the **Actions** button and select **Delete Group**.
4. Confirm the action in the prompt.

### Exporting Group Reports 

1. Hexnode allows you to export granular data for specific groups to assist with auditing and compliance.
2. Navigate to **Manage** > **User Groups**.
3. Select the target User Group(s).
4. Click the **Export** button.
5. Choose your preferred format: PDF or CSV.

![User report exported from a user group in a PDF format.](https:2024/02/User-report-from-a-user-group.png "User report of a user group")[](https:2024/02/User-report-from-a-user-group.png)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
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1. **What is the difference between a “Local” group and a “Directory” group?****Local Groups**: Created directly in Hexnode. You have full control to edit, add users, or delete these groups within the portal.
    
    **Directory Groups**: Synced from Active Directory (AD) or Azure AD. These are “read-only” in Hexnode. Any changes to membership or deletion must be performed on your directory console.
2. **If I delete a User Group, will the users inside it be deleted from Hexnode?** No. Removing a group only deletes the organizational container. The individual users remain in the Hexnode portal and will still be listed under the Users tab.
3. **Can I apply policies to a User Group?** Yes. This is one of the primary functions of groups. Associating a policy with a group ensures that every user (and their assigned devices) within that group automatically inherits the policy.
4. **Why can’t I see the “Delete Group” option for my synced AD group?**Hexnode prevents the deletion of directory-linked groups to maintain sync integrity. To remove a directory group from Hexnode, you must either remove it from the source directory or disconnect the directory instance from Hexnode.