There are a couple of ways to create groups in macOS Server 5.4, running on High Sierra. The first is using the Server app, the second is using the Users & Groups System Preference pane and the third is using the command line. In this article we will look at creating groups in the directory service with the Server app.
Once a server has been an Open Directory Master all user and group accounts created will be in the Local Network Group when created in Server app. Before that, all user and group objects are stored locally when created in Server app. Once promoted to an Open Directory server, groups are created in the Open Directory database or if you select it from the directory domain drop-down list, locally. Groups can also be created in both locations, using a command line tool appropriate for group management.
To create a new group, open the Server app and then click on Groups in the ACCOUNTS list of the Server app sidebar. From here, you can switch between the various directory domains accessible to the server using the drop-down list available. Click on the plus sign to create a local network group.
- Mailing Lists: Lists that are connected to the group.
- Members: The users that are part of the group
- Give this group a shared folder: Creates a shared directory for the group, or a group with an ACL that grants all group members access.
- Make group members Messages buddies: Adds each group member to each other group members buddy list in the Messages client.
- Enable group mailing list: Enables a list using the short name of the group where all members receive emails to that address.
- Create Group Wiki: Opens the Wiki interface for creating a wiki for the group.
- Keywords: Keywords/tags to help locate users.
- Notes: Notes about users.
Once changes have been made, click Done to commit the changes.
