Join Group

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Find a Group to Join

With a group link

To join a group, open the group link directly — for example, https://app.cryptool.io/view-group/gapvc. Request this link from your group admin if needed.

Without a group link

1. Navigate to Groups — click on Groups in the main menu. This will display all the available groups you have access to. You can also visit app.cryptool.io/groups directly.
2. Select your group — locate and click on the group you want to view or join. This takes you directly to the Group Info tab of that group.

Join a Group

How to apply to a group

There are two entry points to apply:

1. On the Groups page, at the bottom of each group tile, click Apply to Group.
2. In the top right corner of the Group Info tab, click Apply to Group.

The three joining flows

Depending on the group settings, one of three flows applies:

Public group (instant join)

Your request is automatically approved and you are instantly added to the group.

Private group (application process)

1. Your request is sent to the group admin for approval.
2. Once your application is approved, you are added to the group.

Group with application form

1. You are prompted to fill out a form with required questions.
2. Submit your form — your application is sent to the admin for review.
3. Once the admin reviews and approves your application, you become a member of the group.

Wait for approval

For private groups and groups with an application form, your request is sent to the group admin for approval. Once the admin approves your request, you become a member of the group.