How to Create a LinkedIn Group

By Joel Elad from LinkedIn For Dummies, 2nd Edition

LinkedIn has many groups to choose from. But if you don’t find a LinkedIn group to meet your needs, you can always create your own. Review these steps so that when you’re ready to create your own LinkedIn group, you'll be good to go!

Enlarge 1 Click the Groups link in the top navigation bar. You see the Groups page, with five tabs along the top: My Groups, Following, Groups You May Like, Groups Directory, and Create a Group.	Enlarge 2 Click the Create a Group tab. This step brings you to the Create a Group page, where you input all the information about your newly requested group.	Enlarge 3 Click the Browse button next to the logo box. In the Choose File dialog box that opens, locate the logo file on your computer so LinkedIn can upload it; then click Open. LinkedIn requires a logo. The file format must be PNG, JPEG, or GIF, and the memory size of the logo cannot exceed 100KB. You can design your own logo at sites like LogoYes and LogoWorks . If a logo already exists, like for an alumni association, ask one of the administrators for a high-resolution copy of the logo, or save a copy of the logo from the group’s personal website, as long as you know you have the rights to use that image, of course.
Enlarge 4 Provide your group information and settings. You should include the group name, description, type, Web site URL, manager e-mail, whether you want people to automatically have access to join or be pre-approved by you or another manager, and whether you want your group visible on your member’s profile pages. If you’re wondering what to write for your group description, first click the Groups Directory tab near the top of the page (before writing anything) and read through similar groups in your group type. Then, go back to the Create Groups page and enter your description. (If you check the Groups Directory while writing your description, you’ll lose whatever you typed.)	Enlarge 5 If your group is located in one geographic region, select the appropriate check box; then read through the Terms of Service and select that check box after you review it. At this point, your logos and information are uploaded and ready for review.	Enlarge 6 Click the Create Group button to create your group on LinkedIn. You’re taken to the newly created home page for your new group, and your request is submitted. You should see your newly created group page. Your new group is ready for members!