How do I create a group in Google Gmail?

I've been a long-time fan of Google's Gmail and have particularly enjoyed how it pops up with possible email addresses when you type in the first few characters. I'm now finding that I frequently email a half-dozen people, however, and it's rather a pain to type in each name. Is there some way to make a simple alias that will include all of these folk when I send mail in Gmail?

Dave's Answer:

Yes there is, and in the world of Google Gmail, it's a "group" that you want to create. To do so, start by logging in to your Gmail account, then click on the Contacts menu item on the left side of the page. It'll look roughly like this:

Now click on the Groups tab and you'll see:

As you can see, I don't yet have any groups. Since you're asking, you probably won't have any either. Click on Add a Group in the middle of the window and you'll get a blank group input form:

Type in the name of the group you'd like to create, then in the Add Contacts box, enter each of the members of your new group. When you're done, make sure you press "Create Group" to actually save your new group and you're done.

Now, the next time you're about to mail your group, type in the first few characters of the group name and you'll be delighted to see it pop up, ready to use!

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Reader Comments To Date: 29

Marge said, on September 24, 2007 12:51 PM:

Does gmail offer groups by topic like yahoo groups.

Thank You

EILEEN said, on October 24, 2008 1:50 PM:

I HAVE CREATED GROUPS IN MY G-MAIL AND CAN'T ADD NEW ONES NOW. THERE IS NO SCREEN THAT SAYS COMPOSE/DELETE/ADD TO GROUP- ON THE LEFT.
WHEN CLICKING ON ADD NEW GROUP NOTHING HAPPENS.
THANKS.
EILEEN

Susie said, on November 25, 2008 5:34 PM:

I'm starting a business and I want to know if you can givee me some advice on how to obtain a URL. The business is CSMorgan LLC accounting, bookeeping and tax preparation
What is the best way to make a website with a link? I want to be able to email everyone I know.
Thanks

vmbohra said, on January 30, 2009 11:53 PM:

Dear sir How i can make an address book on Gmail so that at a time i can send the massage to all.pl e mail me the details thank you for the support

cirlancelot said, on February 1, 2009 7:24 PM:

Can I forward an email to a group of friends with one click?
Do I have to send each one indiviually?
Thank you

Theresa said, on February 23, 2009 11:41 AM:

I use gmail to send specials to my customers, and I've reached the 500 limit mark...I've lost the help directions for setting up a 'group' account. Please help and thank you for such a great service you provide..I've been an extremely satisfied customer for over 4 years!

Barrie said, on May 22, 2009 9:02 AM:

Aloha

I am experiencing the same trouble Eileen reported on October 24, 2008. When I click on the +group icon, nothing happens. I have not seen anything like the screens you displayed in your instructions on how to create a new group. Can you help?

Thank you Barrie

Tiffany said, on June 11, 2009 12:41 PM:

I have successfully created a google group with 58 contacts in it, but when trying to send an email to this group, a window keeps popping up saying one or more email addresses are invalid. I have double-checked them twice, made the corrections, and still the window pops up. Is there a way to find out which emails it is saying are invalid, or to disablel this window and actually send an email?
Thanks,
Tiffany

Glenn said, on July 10, 2009 12:48 PM:

I too have the same problen as Eileen but there is no answer here ..whats up ?

Dave Taylor said, on July 15, 2009 11:17 AM:

Not sure what the problem is, Glenn & Eileen: I just tried it again and if I go to Contacts, then select the people i want in the group, on the right a "Groups" button shows up and one of the options on the pop-up menu is "New Group..." ??

usman said, on August 5, 2009 2:26 AM:

i want gmail group

Seth said, on September 29, 2009 2:28 AM:

How can I access my PC when at work or away

chandu said, on November 8, 2009 9:31 AM:

when i am sent one message to one mail it automatically forward to all mails like it have some ids.when i sent message group list if gmail that message also will be sent to the same ids.plesae tell me the process to create this type of conversion

yuvaraj said, on April 22, 2010 11:48 AM:

how to create g mail group mails and send me a one model copy sir ...reply soon....

gerri noyes said, on May 15, 2010 5:31 AM:

Hi,
I have a macOSX. I'm trying to form a group on my gmail. I read your explanation, but my screen is not the same as the one you described. I can form the group, but can't figure out how to add the contacts. I don't have the same tabs to click on that you described. Can you help me?
Thanks, Gerri

Ahmad zibande said, on June 3, 2010 5:53 PM:

10 day a go I created a google group with name of sosial group.my group is losted.please inform me.what do i do ?

one busy mom said, on June 15, 2010 1:44 PM:

Now I feel really stupid. I just created a group. I thought I hit save right? Where is my darn group? I can't find it. Help.

Cody said, on October 11, 2010 11:28 AM:

it works for me eileen don't know why it won't work for you
cdbrwn26@gmail.com

cody said, on October 11, 2010 11:30 AM:

it is supposed to be on the left side under the mail
contacts
tasks box
hope it helps

sathish said, on November 5, 2010 12:54 AM:

hi sir, how to create a mail on the instant which contains some phtos on the page directly instead of attaching a file that contains that image.

Jodi Lanska said, on March 16, 2011 2:50 PM:

Hi. I am trying to create a group but when I login, then click "contacts", the tab options are "frequent contacts" "all contacts" and a search box. NO "groups" tab. Any idea why???? Or what to do??

Rasmiranjan Nayak said, on July 27, 2011 10:44 PM:

Thanks A Lottttttttt

REY said, on September 25, 2011 10:24 PM:

I have had no luck on creating a group on gmail, Can you explain how to create a group on gmail?

Dave Taylor said, on September 26, 2011 8:31 AM:

You're right, REY, it's been changed. Here's an updated article with more recent screen captures:

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_create_an_email_group_in_gmail.html

Carol Senal said, on January 5, 2012 10:55 AM:

I have tried a la gmail instructions to create a group. I have no contact list in the left margin(and never have had) and I don't have a clue as to how to do this. Their instructions just don't fit.

Sharyar said, on February 10, 2012 2:22 AM:

Hey i wanted to know is there any way to make such a group that all the contacts in that group can also use it for example if i make a group "executives" so is there any way that when any one of the contacts in that group wants to email they just type "executives" in the send and it sends out to everyone??? Please if there is it would be very help full

Harold Kravetz said, on February 27, 2012 4:08 PM:

I have Google Chrome. I have 3 Groups for a total of 83 names. I can NOT either add names to any of the Groups, or add names to my contact list. When I click on Contacts I receive a list of them with a title of NAME & DETAILS. There are NO boxes marked ADD or GROUPS. I would appreciate any help in both adding to my contacts, orto add to my current groups. Thanks!!

Sohel said, on March 27, 2012 3:34 AM:

Dear Sir
I want that if any one send me mail in my e-mail address then my id will be send automatically to the other email address what i will add for this.Please give me the solution in detail. Is it the same like group mail?

Chandler said, on January 10, 2013 6:41 AM:

Can i import an Outlook email group directly into Gmail? How?
Thanks!

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