# Google Groups

## FAQs

### Can I manage Google Groups with Relay.app while on the free version of Groups?

Unfortunately, no. In order to use the Google Groups API, you need to be a Google Workspace customer. Because Relay.app relies on this API to make any requested changes to your groups, if you're on the free version of Groups, you can't use Relay.app to manage groups.

You can read more in Google's help center [here](https://support.google.com/cloudidentity/answer/167085?hl=en#zippy=%2Chow-does-the-groups-for-business-service-differ-from-the-free-version-of-groups).

### Why am I getting a permissions error when I try to access my Groups?

If you are getting a permissions error (like the example below) when you try to access your Google Groups, this is most likely due to admin settings in your Google Workspace.

<figure><img src="/files/6TMAaK8tGH9qmaKgju5y" alt="Permission denied error on the search box of an &#x22;Add to group&#x22; automation" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To access Groups, your user needs to have assigned role that includes Admin API Groups permissions, such as Super Admin or Groups Admin.

If you are not an administrator in your Google workspace, you'll need to have an admin add you.

**To be added as an administrator in your Google Workspace, ask a Google Workspace admin to follow these steps:**

1. Visit <https://admin.google.com/ac/list/roles>

   <figure><img src="/files/l6O4wSXuIcoV2Kj78l33" alt="" width="145"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. Go to *Groups Admin*

   <figure><img src="/files/TEfzjRE6MGxUwwbkeHcx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Go to *Assign members* and add the new admin

   <figure><img src="/files/Qp7lTsqEOSHIm6ReZwY1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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