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title: Creating a nested group
description: You must create the groups before you can nest them. Learn more in Nested groups and Creating a group.
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page_id: pingone:directory:p1_create_nested_group
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingone/directory/p1_create_nested_group.html
revdate: January 31, 2025
section_ids:
  before-you-begin: Before you begin
  steps: Steps
  choose-from: Choose from:
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# Creating a nested group

## Before you begin

You must create the groups before you can nest them. Learn more in [Nested groups](p1_groups_vs_populations.html#p1-nested-groups) and [Creating a group](p1_create_group.html).

Use the **Groups** page to nest groups within other groups.

## Steps

1. In the PingOne admin console, go to **Directory > Groups** and browse or search for the group to use as the parent group.

2. Click the group entry to expand the details panel.

3. On the **Groups** tab, do one of the following:

   ### Choose from:

   * If the parent group doesn't have any nested groups, click **Manage Groups**.

   * If the parent group already has nested groups, click the **Pencil** icon.

4. Select the checkbox next to the group that you want to nest.

5. Click **Save**.