Things You'll Need:
- Free LinkedIn account
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Step 1
Go to www.LinkedIn.com. If you do not have an account, sign up for LinkedIn by filling out the short form below the title, "Join LinkedIn Today." If you already have an account, click on the "Sign In" link located on the top right of the page.
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Step 2
Click on the "Groups" link, located on the upper left part of your screen, once you are logged in to your LinkedIn account. The Groups page will appear on the right. Click on the "Create a Group" tab.
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Step 3
Fill out the form on the next page including a name and description for the group. Note that required fields have a red asterisk next to them. You can choose a picture from your computer to upload as a group logo to display in directories. Check the Agreement box, and click on the "Create Group" button.
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Step 4
Determine if you created the group properly. When completed, the top of your screen will have a message that reads, "You have successfully created the group." Next, you'll be on the Manage: Invite Members page, where you can send invitations to anyone you wish to join your group, even if they are not yet a member of LinkedIn. Click on the "Send Invitations" button if you wish to send invitation emails, which is optional.
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Step 5
Continue to view your group options and settings from the Groups LinkedIn page. You also will receive an email from LinkedIn that will congratulate you on creating your new group along with a link that directs you to your group page.
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Step 6
Manage the group. Log in to LinkedIn, and click on the "Groups" link on the left. If you belong to other LinkedIn groups, they will appear on that page. Find the new group you created. Click on the "Manage" link below the group name. A list of all your group members will appear, which should be just you since you just created it.
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Step 7
Locate the "Manage Group" and "Invite Members" menus on the right side of the screen. The menu options allow you to pre-approve, block or invite members. You can change the owner or managers of the group or delete it.
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Step 8
Use the "Overview," "Discussions," "Updates," "Members," "Settings" and "Manage" tabs on the top of the page. Click through these tabs to view your options. You can easily start a discussion with your group members, or update the status of your group.
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Step 9
Log in to LinkedIn on a regular basis, and go to your group in the Groups section to approve members below the Requests to Join link, which is located in the Manage tab on the right side below Manage Group.
