Assigning multiple users to user groups

About this task

You can assign multiple users to user groups. Users who work in the same department can be in the same user group. You can select all of the users and assign them to the relevant user groups at the same time, which is more efficient than assigning each user individually. Assign multiple users to user groups by using one of the following options when you define the group tree hierarchy.
replace
The selected users become members of the groups you select within manage group membership. Their membership to any other groups is replaced by the user groups that are selected here. 
For example: user1 and user2 are members of usergroup1 and
 usergroup2.
 Select the users from the user list. Select manage group
 membership From the list of groups that are displayed,
 select usergroup3 and the replace option. user1 and user2 are no longer
 members of usergroup1 or usergroup2 and are only members of usergroup3.
add
The selected users are now also members of the groups that you select within manage group membership. 
For example: in the example used in the replace option, if
 usergroup3  is selected with the add option, user1 and user2 are now  
members of usergroup1, usergroup2 and usergroup3.
delete
The selected users are removed from the groups that you select within manage group membership. 
For example:user1 and user2 are members of usergroup1 and
 usergroup2. 
Select these users from the user list, then select manage group
membership. Select usergroup2 from the group list along with the delete
option. user1 and user2 are still members of usergroup1 but are no
longer members of usergroup2.

To assign multiple users to one or more user groups complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Choose the appropriate method for selecting multiple users
    1. Select by using the search utility.
      • Select Users > Search.
      • Type in some relevant information for retrieving the user data.
      • Click Submit.
      • Select the users.
    2. Select by using the All users report.
      • Click Users > All users.
      • Select the users.
  2. Select Manage Group Membership from the Actions list on the left.
  3. Select the user groups.
    Any groups with a + sign can be expanded to select sub groups also.
  4. Select one of the following options:
    • replace full group membership
    • add to current group membership
    • delete from current group membership
  5. Click Submit.

Results

The group membership for the multiple users is defined by the option that is selected in step 4.