# User Groups

The **User Groups** screen enables a healthcare facility to add and manage user groups. These groups are important for assigning roles, permissions, and departmental functions to users.

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### Steps to add a user group

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* Open the **User Groups (Home > Admin > Master Setup > User Groups)** screen.
* Click the **Plus** icon. This action inserts a new row in the spread to add a new user group.
* Enter the name for the new user group in the **Usergroup Name** field. Use the toggle switch to set the activation status, and leave it enabled to activate the group upon creation. Click **ADD** to add the new entry to the list.
* To modify the details, click the row to edit the name.

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