What Are the Different Options for Microsoft Groups?

Summary

This article describes the three different Microsoft Groups (Distribution Groups, Microsoft 365 Groups and Microsoft Teams) and how to request them.

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There are three types of Microsoft Groups: a Distribution Group, a Microsoft 365 Group and a Microsoft Team. Each type of group has a different purpose, and different permissions and benefits. When requesting a Group, please ensure you are selecting the right type of group for your purpose. 

Distribution Groups

A Distribution Group allows the Group owner to send emails to the Group members. A Distribution Group is useful for users who want to send a one-way email to members of the group. It is the most limited kind of Microsoft Group out of the three Microsoft Groups.

Please include the following information when requesting a Distribution Group:

  • Group Name: Be descriptive and unique.
  • Department/Student Organization: This will be added to the name and used as an identifier to tie it back to the appropriate department/organization.
  • Group Owner's MyID: Additional owners can be assigned by this individual after creation.
  • Description: This field is optional but may be useful.

You can request a Distribution Group through our UGAMail request form

Microsoft 365 Groups

A Microsoft 365 Group allows members to collaborate with Microsoft 365 Products. Members can schedule meetings, create and share documents, and send emails. One of the main benefits of a Microsoft Group is that members are allowed access to shared documents. 

Please include the following information when requesting a Microsoft 365 Group:

  • Group Name: Be descriptive and unique.
  • Department/Student Organization: This will be added to the name and used as an identifier to tie it back to the appropriate department/organization.
  • Group Owner's MyID:  Additional owners can be assigned by this individual after creation.
  • Description: This field is optional but may be useful.

You can request a Microsoft 365 Group through our UGAMail request form

Microsoft Teams

A Microsoft Team is a virtual office group where owners and members can collaborate in real time. With a Microsoft Team, you gain all the benefits of a Microsoft 365 Group as well as the Microsoft Teams application. Within the Microsoft Teams application, members can send chat messages, host meetings, access a shared calendar, and access a place to share and store files up to 5 TB.

Please Include the following  information when requesting a Microsoft Team:

  • Group Name: Be descriptive and unique.
  • Department/Student Organization: This will be added to the name and used as an identifier to tie it back to the appropriate department/organization.
  • Group Owner's MyID:  Additional owners can be assigned by this individual after creation.
  • Description: This field is optional but may be useful.

You can request a Microsoft Team through our Microsoft Teams Request form

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Article ID: 163608
Created
Tue 8/20/24 2:19 PM
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Wed 9/11/24 2:18 PM