Groups are the Channeltivity component that enables User access to content and functionality. They drive the portal experience for the User. Every Channeltivity User (Internal, Partner, and Distributor) must be a member of at least one Group, but Users can be assigned to multiple Groups. 


There are three types of Groups in Channeltivity: 


  • Internal - used to define Internal access and segment content for Internal Users 
  • Partner - used to define Partner access and segment content for Partner Users 
  • Distributor (add-on module) - used to define Distributor access and segment content for Distributor Users 


The system comes preconfigured with an Internal Group called "Administrators." The Users assigned to this Group are System Administrators. You'll only need one System Administrator Group, but you may want to consider creating other Internal Groups for Internal Users that don't necessarily need System Administration access.  

  • Admin Users - Internal Users that belong to an Internal Group with the System Administration permission. System Administration includes full access to all modules and administrative functions. Allows creating Users, setting permissions, configuring page layouts, changing settings, and more. 
  • Non-Admin Users - Internal Users that belong to an Internal Group that does not include the System Administration permission.  Learn more about Internal Group permissions here. 


Your Partner and Distributor Groups should be structured around the desired User experience for Partners and Distributors.   This includes access to Library content, welcome messages, and functionality like Deal Registration. To determine the Groups your program needs, start by determining what content segmentation you need. For example, you might need to structure Groups by your Partner tier structure (gold, silver, bronze), region (EMEA, North America, APAC), or product family. From there, you can layer the additional functionality and permissions. Learn more about Group permissions here. 

 Group Structure Example


Creating a Group:


To create a Group, go to Admin and select Groups from the Admin menu in the left navigation menu. This will take you to the Groups page.

Left Main Navigation Menu


From the Groups page, you can create your Internal and Partner Groups by clicking the New button and selecting Internal or Partner. The Groups screen also shows how many Users exist in each Group, and how many resources are available for each Group.

Groups Page


  1. On the new Group screen, name your Group
  2. Give it a description
  3. Select the appropriate permission/access for each module. Group permissions are defined here. 
  4. Click Save to save your changes

 New Partner Group Screen


Once you've created your Groups, you can configure the Library.


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