How do I join a group?

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Groups

• What are groups?
• How do I find a group?
• How do I join a group?
• What is a group tag or title?

Joining a group differs, depending on whether the group has open or closed enrollment. Open groups are free for anyone to join. Closed groups require an invitation from an existing group officer.

Joining an open group

1. Click the Search button.
2. Click the Groups tab.
3. Enter the name of the group you wish to join and click the Search button.
4. Click on the group entry. If the group is open enrollment, the Join button appears above the Owners and Visible Members listing, along with any cost associated with joining the group.
5. Click the Join button to join the group.

Joining a closed group

You cannot join a closed group yourself. An officer of the group needs to perform the following steps:

1. Select Edit > Groups from the menus at the top of the Second Life window.
2. Select the group and click Info.
3. Click the Members > Roles tab.
4. In the Members subtab, click Invite New Person.
5. Click Open Person Chooser.
6. Search for the desired name in the Person Chooser and click Select.
7. Select the desired role from the dropdown menu above Send Invitations.
8. Click Send Invitations.