User groups allow you to manage access control efficiently by organizing users into logical groups with shared permissions. Instead of assigning permissions to individual users, you can assign them to a group, and all members of that group will inherit those permissions.

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Managing User Groups

Take a quick tour to learn how to manage user groups using the demo below.
You can view and manage user groups from the organization settings.
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Navigate to User Groups

Go to Settings in the left sidebar, then click on User groups under Organization settings.
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View User Groups

On this page, you will see a list of all user groups within your organization, showing their name, the number of members, and a description.
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Create a New User Group

Click the + Add button in the top-right corner to create a new user group. You will need to provide a name and an optional description.
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Manage Group Members

After creating a group, you can add or remove members at any time.

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Default User Group: everyone

Every organization includes a default user group called everyone.
  • Description: All members of the organization are automatically included in the everyone user group.
  • Management: This is a VESSL-managed group. You cannot edit its members or delete the group.
  • Usage: This group is useful for granting read-only access to non-critical resources across the organization. For more details, see the Default Permissions section in our Access Control guide.

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Using User Groups for Access Control

Once you have created user groups, you can assign permissions to them on the Access Control page of any Target (e.g., Project, Workspace, Pipeline). This simplifies permission management, especially in large teams. For more information on how permissions work, read the Access Control guide.