How to Navigate CalGroups
Logging In
To access CalGroups at UC Berkeley, log in using your CalNet credentials at calgroups.berkeley.edu.
User Interface Overview
Main Screen
The main screen is a dashboard that contains the following features:
- Search bar
- + Create new group button
- Quick links
- CalGroups folder hierarchy
- Recent activity
- My Favorites
- Groups I Manage
- My Memberships
- Grouper Wiki support documentation link
- Direct access to your CalGroups profile
- Logout link
Note: The interface is split into two panes. The narrow left pane contains tools and menus. The wider right pane displays content based on your navigation. The Berkeley logo at the top left serves as a Home button.
Search Bar
A search will return results from all object types, including groups, folders, entities (people), attribute definitions, and attribute names. Results are organized by object type and paged for easy browsing.
Search Tips
When searching for people (entities), CalGroups requires an exact match to the name on file. For example, searching for "Oski Bear" will not return "Oski T Bear."
- Try searching by Last Name only.
- Use the UID (Unique ID) for the most accurate results.
+ Create New Group Button
Click this button to create a new group. You can also click the drop-down arrow next to it to create a folder or add members to an existing group.
Quick Links
- My Groups: See groups you manage, your memberships, or groups you can join.
- My Folders: View folders you manage or folders containing groups you manage.
- My Favorites: Access your bookmarked items.
- Managing SPA Membership in CalGroups (KB0015444)
- CalGroups User Guide (KB0015432)
Main Screen Widgets
By default, the dashboard displays widgets for My Favorites, Groups I Manage, and My Memberships.
Customizing Widgets: You can change which widgets are visible by clicking the gear icon on any widget and selecting options from the drop-down menu.
CalGroups Folder Structure
The root of the structure is the Berkeley folder. Use the (+) or (-) symbols to expand or collapse nested subfolders:
- Applications: Groups bound to applications with broad campus use.
- Official: Campus groups used for creating access groups with auto-deprovisioning.
- Organizations: Departmental groups used for various local purposes.
You will only see the folders and items for which you have been granted explicit permission.
Support
To request access to a new folder space, please use the CalGroups Folder Request Form.
Questions?
If you have questions about CalGroups, including API or integration questions, contact: calnet-admin@berkeley.edu.