Groups: Managing a Group

This article describes how to manage group preferences, add members to the group, and turn members into admins.

Update Groups' Information

To update the Group's logo, name, and description and set group preferences, follow the steps:

1. Visit the ErgZone Web Admin
2. Find and click on the Group's name on the Menu (left side) 
3.  Select the "Details" tab

Available Fields

Name

Name is a required field.

To make changes, click on the item and enter the new name; the modifications will be saved automatically.

Public Description

Use this field to describe the purpose and essential information of your group.

This information is accessible to the public and is viewable by everyone considering joining the group.

Private Description

Use this field to explain information that only group members should know. 

Visible on Search/Discover

Enable this option if you wish for the group to be included in the ErgZone app search listings.

Requires approval to join 

Enable this option if a new member needs approval before they join the Group.

Click here to learn how to approve a request to join your Group.

Workout Stats

If enabled, the group will display workout stats for each workout.

Click here to learn more about Workout Stats.

Public Link

This is the public link to join your Group.

Temporary Link

A temporary link will be generated if you have a group with a payment requirement within the ErgZone app.

These links remain valid for 7 days, and a new link will be automatically generated.

Mode

Features

The features will enable preferences on the ErgZone app. This listing displays the available options:

• Row: This feature is utilized on the ErgZone Discover screen and search. When enabled, it indicates that your Group incorporates indoor rowing workouts.
• Ski: This feature is utilized on the ErgZone Discover screen and search. When enabled, it indicates that your Group incorporates indoor skiing workouts.
• Bike: This feature is utilized on the ErgZone Discover screen and search. When enabled, it indicates that your Group incorporates indoor biking workouts.
• Fit: Allows workouts that aren't erg-related to be included in the programming—for example, weight lifting sessions, running, etc.
• Multi: Allows MultiErg workouts to be created.
• Video: Allows videos to be embedded in workouts.
• Audio: Allows audio to be embedded in workouts.

• Library: When set as a Library, your Group will order workouts by alphanumerical order only.

  A regular group orders workouts by descending date and alphanumerical order.

• Manual: When enabled, group members can report performance data manually.
• Race: Enable the option to have a Race with the start controlled by the Group's owner and admins. Learn more about here: How to Schedule a Live Race
• Name Display: Choose how names are displayed. Available options are:
  • First and Last Name
  • Last Name, First Name

Logo & Banner

Upload a logo and banner.

Approve Requests to Join the Group

Group admins can accept or reject requests to join the group on the ErgZone app or the ErgZone Web Admin. Visit Approve/Reject Requests to learn how it works.

Manage Admins

A group admin is a group member allowed to manage workouts, members, and more. Group owners can add or remove group admins. Visit Groups: Manage Admins to learn how it works.

Archive a Track

Past competitions, groups, communities, or training plans that are no longer active can be archived.

This option will remove the track from the primary menu on the Web Admin while the content can still be accessed.

To Archive a track:

1. On the Details tab
2. Scroll down to the Actions section
3. Click the "Archive button.

To Uncharvie a track:

1. On the Web Admin Menu
2. Click to expand the "Archived" option
3. Select the track you want to unarchive
4. Click on the "Details" tab

5. Click on the "Unarchive" button