Delete a group or stop members from posting

If Google Groups isn't available in your work or school account, ask your administrator to turn on Groups for Business.

If you’re a group’s owner, you can delete it. Deleted groups:

• Can’t be restored
• Don't show up in search results
• Don't show up in the Google Groups directory

As an alternative to deleting a group, group owners and managers can stop members from posting or viewing conversations. 

Delete a group

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

Stop members from posting to a group

1. Sign in to Google Groups.
2. Click the name of a group.
3. On the left, click Group settings.
4. Under General, go to Who can post and select a setting.
5. (Optional) To specify who can see messages, under Who can view conversations, select a setting.
6. Under Posting policies, go to Who can post as group and select a setting.
7. Click Save changes.

Related topics

• Delete a post in a conversation