Create a LinkedIn Group | LinkedIn Help

Set up a LinkedIn Group to bring professionals together around shared interests or industries. This helps you build a space for meaningful conversations, networking, and knowledge sharing; whether you're growing a community or leading a focused discussion.

Before you begin

You can create up to five groups per day.
Once created, group privacy settings cannot be changed.

Note: You can create only five groups per day.

To create a new group:

Click Groups from the left pane of your LinkedIn homepage.
Click Create group on the upper-right corner of the page.
Fill in the group details (see the table below).
Click Create.

In the Create Group pop-up window, specify the following details:

Section	Field/Action	Details
Add Visuals	Upload Logo	Click or tap the Edit icon above the group name to upload a logo.
Add Visuals	Upload Cover Image	Click or tap the Edit icon in the upper-right corner to upload a cover image.
Group Details	Group Name	Choose a name that clearly reflects the group's purpose.
	Description	Write a short summary to help potential members understand what the group is about.
	Industry	Add up to three relevant industries.
	Location	Enter a location and select from the dropdown.
	Rules	Define expectations and guidelines for group behavior.
Set Group Privacy	Public	Anyone can see posts, but only members can post or comment.
Set Group Privacy	Private	Only members can see posts. Note: You can't change this setting after the group is created.
Discoverability	Listed (Private groups only)	Group appears in search results, is visible on members’ profiles, and shows connection membership to LinkedIn users.
Discoverability	Unlisted (Private groups only)	Group does not appear in search results and is not visible to non-members on members’ profiles.
Set Permissions	Member Invites	(Optional) Enable members to invite their connections.
Set Permissions	Admin Approval	(Optional) Require admin approval for new posts.

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