Joining an Open Group
1) Navigate to groups.google.com
2) Select Browse All to see a list of existing groups. Keywords can be used to search for groups in the search bar
3) Select the group you wish to join, then click the blue Join Group button
4) Choose your desired Email Delivery Preference, then click the blue Join This Group button
Joining a Closed Group
1) Navigate to groups.google.com
2) Select Browse All to see a list of existing groups. Keywords can be used to search for groups in the search bar
3) Select the group you wish to join then click Apply for membership (continue to step 4a), or Contact the owner and the manager (continue to step 4b)
Note: If the group allows applications, you will see "Apply for membership." If the group is invite only you will see "Contact the owner and the manager"
4a) If you chose Apply for membership: Choose your desired Email Delivery Preference, add a message to the manager, then click the blue Apply to join this group button
4b) If you chose Contact the owner and the manager: You will be presented with an email draft. Add a subject and a message to the owners and managers of the group, then click the Send button below the search bar
Leaving a Group
1) Navigate to groups.google.com
2) Select My groups on the left
3) Here you will see a list of groups in which you are a member. Click the Leave this Group button that corresponds with the group you wish to be removed from