.. include:: /shortcuts.rstext .. index:: single: Groups; Find groups .. _find_groups: Find groups ----------------- *Groups → Find groups* You see groups and get basic information about them. |new15| If a group administrator decided to hide a group, you will not be able to see it unless you have been invited to it. .. figure:: /images/group/group_find_groups.* :alt: List of groups A list of groups and certain actions you can perform #. Search for a certain group using a word / words from its title or description. You can search either all groups, groups you are a member of or groups you are not in. You can also limit your search results to a certain group category if :ref:`group categories ` exist. #. You can find out more about a group by * clicking on the group name to see the group homepage. * clicking on the name of the group administrator to get to his profile page. * clicking on the member link to see who is already a member of this group if the administrator discloses this. #. If you want to become a member of an open group, click the *Join this group* button, and you will be a member immediately. #. If you want to join a group that needs the approval of the group administrator, click the *Request to join this group* button next to the group. #. If you have been invited to a group, either *Accept* or *Decline* the membership invitation. .. note:: Usually, you do not see forums, group pages and group files unless you are a member of a group. If a group is publicly available, you do see the forum discussions.