> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://btwb.gitbook.io/btwb/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://btwb.gitbook.io/btwb/admin/clients/member-groups.md).

# Member Groups

This article shows gym owners how to create and manage member groups — the in-app communities where your members share messages and workout posts.

### Overview

A **Group** is a community space inside the btwb app — think of it as your gym's message board. Members post workout results, comments, and messages to the groups they belong to. Like tracks, group access is driven by **membership plans**: members of any plan that includes the group join it automatically.

![Creating a member group](https://283006627-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZrefv5JliAQavbeRiIvd%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6f6aec3445ec9288c1861ef408bdf74cfceb1d08%2Fadd-member-group.gif?alt=media)

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### Step-by-Step: Creating a Group

#### 1. **Open the Group Form**

* Go to **Assets → Groups** and click **Add Group** (or use **Add Member Group** under step 4 of **Gym → Setup**).

#### 2. **Name the Group**

* Enter a **Group Name** (3–50 characters), e.g. "Community Board".

#### 3. **Add a Group Banner** (optional)

* Drag and drop or **Browse** for a `.jpeg`/`.png` image. It appears as the banner at the top of the group in the btwb app.

#### 4. **Choose Which Plans Include the Group** (when you have them)

* The **Group included in** checkboxes list your active membership plans; members of checked plans get access automatically. You can leave this empty during initial setup and attach plans later.

#### 5. **Save**

* The group appears in the list as **Active**.

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### Managing Groups from the List

* **Active toggle** — turning a group off **removes it from every membership plan and removes all of its members**. The group moves to the **Inactive** tab. Turning it back on does **not** restore either: edit the group and check its plans again, and the current members of those plans are added back.
* **Edit** — rename, change the banner, or change which plans include the group.
* **Delete** — permanent, and only possible while the group is attached to **zero** membership plans.

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### Notes for Admins and Coaches

* When you add or remove plans on a group, member access updates immediately — members of removed plans leave the group.
* A group isn't required to run your gym, but a general all-members group is a great default; many gyms add extra groups for special programs or teams — for example gym announcements, birthday shout-outs, a running club or competition team, or a new-member onboarding group.


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