Delete a group from your organization

This page is for administrators who manage groups for an organization. If you're not an admin and need help managing your own groups, go to the Learning Center.

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As a Groups administrator, you can delete any group in your organization, whether or not you created the group. When you delete a group, the group can't be restored. Members don't have access to files or anything else shared in the group. Also, messages sent to the group's address are not delivered.

Delete a group

Using the Admin console

1. In the Google Admin console, go to Menu Directory Groups.

   Go to Groups

   Requires having the Groups administrator privilege.

2. To delete a single group:
   1. Point to the group you want to delete and click More Delete group.
   2. Click Delete group.
3. To delete multiple groups:
   1. Check the boxes next to the groups you want to delete.
   2. At the top, click Delete groups Delete groups.

Using Google Groups

Requires turning on Groups for Business

People in your organization who are group owners can also delete their groups using Google Groups.

1. Sign in to Google Groups.
2. Click the name of a group.
3. On the left, click Group settings Delete group.
4. Click Delete group.
5. Click OK to confirm.