> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geosamples.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geosamples.org/for-researchers/register-samples/sample-groups.md).

# Sample Groups

Sample groups are used for organizing registered samples based on your needs. This is not the same as Teams, rather it is a workspace for you. This is the same functionality as the groups feature in SESAR 1.0. 

## Creating a Sample Group

1. On the left hand panel, navigate to ‘Sample Groups’ under ‘Samples’.
2. Click ‘New Sample Group’ to add a new group.
3. Add the ‘Name’\* and ‘Description’, select ‘Group Type’\*, and set the privacy of your group to either ‘Private’ or ‘Public’.\
   \* Name and Group Type are required to create a group.
4. Click ‘Create’.
5. You can always update the group by navigating to the group page and clicking ‘Settings’.
6. Navigate back to ‘Your Samples’ or ‘Team Samples’ and choose the samples you wish to add to the group.
7. After selection, click ‘Add Sample to Group’ and choose the group you wish to add the samples to.
8. Navigate to ‘Sample Groups’ and select the group you added your samples to. They should now be listed. 
9. You can also remove samples by clicking on the sample(s) and ‘Remove Samples from Group’.
10. You can also share your group link with others by clicking the link to copy and sending that link. If your group is private, the link will not display any samples.

#### Public Group

<img src="https://3999429579-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ftd44sRg81erEWSwelkyG%2Fuploads%2F0r5odnArbuK8jcMizUxD%2Funknown.png?alt=media&amp;token=cfba0f0b-a8aa-4653-b278-d0aa114f7624" alt="" height="378" width="528">

#### Private Group&#x20;

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**For more information on creating a group, please download our guide below.**

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