# Create group in managed metadata

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/managed-metadata/group-metadata/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/managed-metadata/group-metadata/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity creates a group in the managed metadata store.

![Create group in managed metadata activity in the SharePoint Workflow Designer with group managers and contributors](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_group_in_managed_metadata_1.png)

***Note**: If the group doesn’t exist, the activity will create a new element; otherwise, it will be ignored.*

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Create **this group** in **default term store** at **this site URL**. Set **this group managers** as group managers and **this contributors** as contributors.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this group | Name of the term group. |
| default term store | **Optional**. Name of the term store. If left empty, the first term store will be used. |
| this site URL | **Optional.** Site URL. If left empty, the current site will be used. |
| this group managers | **Optional.** Enter user names, group names, or email addresses to grant group manager permissions. Separate multiple users with semicolons. These users will have contributor permissions and can also add users to the contributor role. |
| this contributors | **Optional.** Enter user names, group names, or email addresses. Separate them with semicolons. These users will have full permissions to edit terms and term set hierarchies within this group. |