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Managing Groups

Manage user groups to simplify training assignments, permissions, and access control within SimplerQMS.

Updated over a week ago

Who Is This For?

  • System Administrators – creating users, organizing groups, and maintaining access

  • QA Administrators – reviewing access for compliance and training

  • People/Training Coordinators – assigning training via groups

How to Do It?

Step 1: Create a new group

Create a group to manage shared permissions for a set of users.

  1. Go to Settings > Groups.

  2. Click New Group in the top bar.

  3. Enter the group name.

  4. Click Save.

💡Tip: Use clear, scoped names (e.g., “QA—Document Approvers” or “Manufacturing—Training Viewers”).


Step 2: Add members to a group

Give users the same access and responsibilities assigned to the group.

  1. Find the group using in-list search or sort by column headers.

  2. Select the group.

  3. Click Add Member from the top bar.

  4. Search for the user (or group) name.

  5. Click Add.

💡Tip: Add groups to other groups to mirror organizational hierarchies when appropriate.


Step 3: Remove a group member

Restrict access when someone no longer belongs to the group.

  1. Find the group using search or sort.

  2. Select the group.

  3. Locate the member via search/sort.

  4. Click the Trashbin (Delete) icon for that member.

Compliance reminder: Remove access immediately when roles change or users depart.


Step 4: Rename a group

Keep names consistent with org changes.

  1. Find the group using search or sort.

  2. Select the group.

  3. Click the three vertical dots next to the group name and choose Edit.

  4. Enter the new group name.

  5. Click Save.

📝 Note: Renaming does not change existing memberships or permissions.


Step 5: Delete a group

Remove a group that’s no longer needed.

  1. Find the group using search or sort.

  2. Select the group.

  3. Click the three vertical dots next to the group name and choose Delete.

Warning: Deleting a group permanently removes its membership and any access the group provided. Review dependencies first and document the change per your QMS.


Tips

  • 💡 Follow least-privilege: assign only the roles and permissions required for the job.

  • 💡 Use groups for anything that should scale (permissions, training) and limit one-off user overrides.

  • 💡 Review users and groups periodically (e.g., quarterly) to maintain compliance and remove unused access.

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