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The Complete Guide to Organizing Groups on MeUp

Learn how to create and manage groups to organize your communities and control event visibility.

Published on Oct 24, 2025

Groups are one of MeUp's most powerful features. They help you organize different communities and control who sees your events. Here's everything you need to know about creating and managing groups.

What Are Groups?

Groups in MeUp are collections of users that share a common interest, relationship, or community. They serve two main purposes:

  • Organization - Keep different friend circles and communities separate
  • Event Visibility - Control who can see specific events

Creating Your First Group

Step 1: Access Group Creation

From the Groups tab, tap the + button to create a new group.

Step 2: Add Group Details

Group Name (Required)

  • Choose a clear, descriptive name

  • Examples: "Weekend Warriors", "Book Club", "Study Group - CS 101"

    • Description (Optional)

  • Explain what the group is about

  • Set expectations for membership

  • Include any relevant information

    • Group Image (Optional)

  • Add an image to make your group recognizable

  • Choose something that represents your group's purpose

    • Step 3: Choose Privacy Settings

    Public Groups

  • Anyone can see the group

  • Anyone can join without approval

  • Great for open communities and large gatherings

    • Private Groups

  • Only members can see group details

  • You control who joins

  • Perfect for close friend groups and exclusive communities

    • Step 4: Create

    Tap "Create Group" and your group is live!

    Adding Members

    For Public Groups

    Users can find and join your public group themselves. You can also invite specific people.

    For Private Groups

    You control membership:
    • Open your group
    • Tap "Add Members"
    • Search for users
    • Select people to add
    • They're instantly added to the group

    Pro tip: The search auto-focuses when you open it, making it quick to find and add people.

    Managing Your Groups

      View All Your Groups

      Access all groups you're a member of from your profile. This includes:
    • Groups you created
    • Groups you've joined
    • Groups you've been added to

      • Group Detail View

      Open any group to see:
    • Group image and description
    • Privacy settings
    • Member count and full member list
    • All upcoming events associated with the group

      • Member Management

      As a group owner:
    • Add new members anytime
    • View all current members
    • Access member profiles directly

    Group Events

    View all upcoming events specifically for your group. This filtered feed shows only events associated with your group, making it easy to see what's planned.

    Using Groups with Events

    The real power of groups comes when creating events:

    Group-Only Events

    When creating an event, you can associate it with one or more groups:
    • In event creation, tap "Select Groups"
    • Choose one or multiple groups
    • Only members of those groups will see the event

    Benefits:

  • Keep private events truly private

  • Target specific communities

  • Reduce noise in feeds

  • Organize events by community

      • Multi-Group Events

      You can associate a single event with multiple groups:
    • Great for cross-community events
    • Bring different groups together
    • Maintain privacy across multiple communities

      • Public vs. Group Events

      Public Events (no groups selected)
    • Visible to all your followers
    • Appear in the main feed
    • Anyone following you can see and join

    Group Events (groups selected)

  • Only visible to group members

  • Appear in group feeds

  • Only group members can see and join

    • Group Use Cases

    Close Friends

    Create a private group for your inner circle. Share personal hangouts, spontaneous plans, and intimate gatherings without broadcasting to all followers.

    Sports Teams

    Organize practices, games, and team events. Keep all team-related events in one place with easy member management.

    Book Clubs

    Schedule meetings, discuss books, and plan social gatherings. Keep everything organized in one group with a clear member list.

    Study Groups

    Coordinate study sessions, project meetings, and exam prep. Share locations, times, and bring everyone together efficiently.

    Work Colleagues

    Organize after-work hangouts, team lunches, and social events separately from your personal life.

    Special Interest Communities

    Photography walks, hiking groups, board game nights - whatever your interest, create a group to organize it.

    Best Practices

      Naming Groups

    • Be specific and descriptive
    • Make it clear what the group is for
    • Keep it concise but informative

      • Setting Privacy

    • Use private for close friends, exclusive events, or sensitive content
    • Use public for open communities, networking, or growth-focused groups

      • Managing Members

    • Regularly review your group members
    • Remove inactive members if needed
    • Keep groups focused on their purpose

      • Using Descriptions

    • Clearly explain the group's purpose
    • Set expectations for events and behavior
    • Include any relevant guidelines

      • Associating Events

    • Think carefully about which groups should see each event
    • Use multiple groups when appropriate
    • Remember: no groups = visible to all followers

    Ready to Organize?

    Groups are a powerful tool for organizing your social life on MeUp. Start creating groups today and experience the clarity of organized, targeted event sharing.

    Download MeUp and bring your communities together!