Create Security Group in Webtools Groups Tab

Step by Step instructions for creating a Security Group in Webtools

Security Groups in Webtools can be used to provide administrator privileges for an email created in Email+ or a Short URL. This will allow additional staff to be able to change a Short URL or copy a Sent email in the event the original staff member is no longer with the University.

To create a Security Group:

  • Select Groups in the Webools menu
  •  You will start in the My Groups tab. This will show groups that you either created or have been made an Administrator. This list will include Email Groups, Opt-Out Groups, and Security Groups.
  • Choose Create
  • Select Webtools Access and Privileges as the Group Type
  • Choose Create Group at the bottom.
  • Give the Group a name, like Unit XX Security Group and enter an optional description
  • Save the Group
  • Choose Manage to add members to the Group. All members have the same privileges
  • Choose Privilieges. In the Administrators section, click the drop down for the Groups and select this group. Choose Add Group
  • Save the changes

This group can now be used to add as an Administrator to Short URLs and Emails created. It will allow anyone in the group to modify a Short URL or copy a Sent email. This avoids having Short URLs that can never be updated.



Keywords:
Webtools Groups Security 
Doc ID:
149282
Owned by:
Daniel H. in University of Illinois Extension KB
Created:
2025-03-21
Updated:
2025-03-21
Sites:
University of Illinois Extension KB