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2026-06-24Comms & Meetings
Google Groups is introducing stricter internal and external classifications to enhance data security and privacy.
Google Groups is implementing stricter 'internal' and 'external' classifications, featuring clearer visual indicators for external members and changes to how emails are displayed. Admins gain more granular control over who can add external users. To prevent synchronization issues, group settings will now automatically update to allow external members when they are added via the Cloud Identity API, Admin SDK Directory API, or third-party identity providers.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-06-24 • Scheduled: 2026-06-24