This method sends a message to the invitee containing a link to join the group. Follow the steps given below to add members by invitation.

1. Navigate to your group
and click
2. in Google Groups. 
3. Click on the gear
icon to enter the “Group settings.”
4. /settings icon.
   
5. On the popup menu, click Group Settings.
6. Expand the Members menu item
and then click
7. on the left side of the screen. Click on the link to Invite members.
8. Enter the email addresses
for
9. of the people you
want
10. would like to add
to the group
11. . Separate email addresses with commas. 
    • Note: Each person will receive an invitation to
your
12. • the group and must accept before they can receive messages. Invitations expire in one week.
13. Enter a message to the invitees. The group's name, description, and address will automatically be included in the email.
14. Click the Send invites button.
    An email will be sent to the invitees with a link to access the group.

This method allows you users to add members to the group without sending them an email invitation. Follow the steps given below to add members directly. 

• Navigate to your group

• in Google Groups. 
• Click on the gear

• /settings icon.
  
• On the popup menu, click Group Settings
• Expand the Members menu item on the left side of the screen. Click on the link to Direct add members.
• Enter the email addresses

• of the people you would like to add to the group.

• • Note: to add people from outside the

• • beloit.edu

• • domain requires a welcome

• • message  be sent.

• Choose the

• Email subscription option you prefer.
  

• Click the Add button located at the top of the screen.
  The new members will now be directly added to your group.

This method allows others to request to join your group. Each request will need to be approved or rejected by the group owner or manager. Follow the steps given below to enable others to request to join.  

1. Navigate to your group
and click
2. in Google Groups. 
3. Click on the gear
icon to enter the “Group settings.”Click Permissions >
4. /settings icon.
   
5. On the popup menu, click Group Settings
6. Expand the Permissions menu item on the left side of the screen.
7. Click on Basic permissions.
8. Choose who may request to join
your
9. the group. By default, this is limited to
our domain, but if you want
10. the beloit.edu domain. If you would like the group to be public you may check the box next to
“Allow
11. , Allow members external to this
organization.”
12. organization 
13. If you do so, it is recommended that you write a
“new
14. New member question.
”
15. The question will appear on the group's sign-up page. Submitted answers can be used to determine if a person fits membership criteria.
16. Click on the Save button.

      Now others will be able to request for group membership.