Can I change my Yahoo group from private to public? How?

Question

Can I change my Yahoo group from private to public? How?

Answer 1

It depends which setting you want to change from private to public.

If you just want to change who can see the message archives in your Yahoo Group, then yes.  First click on Management on the left-hand side of your Group's web page.  Then click on Messages under Group Settings.  Then click the Edit link next to Posting And Archives.  Then select Anyone under Archive Options.  Don't forget to click the Save Changes button when you're done.

If you want to change who can join the Group, it depends on what you previously selected.  To check, click on Management on the left-hand side of your Group's web page.  Then click Membership on the right-hand side of the resulting page.  Then click the Edit link next to Membership Type And Welcome Message.  Then, if it allows you to, change the setting for Membership Type to the setting you'd prefer.  Don't forget to click the Save Changes button when you're done.

Answer 2

if the group is closed/ invite only, you cannot reset it to anything. it was not a reversible choice. if it is closed, you wont see the choices below

management- under group settings click membership- Membership Type and Welcome Message (Edit) <-- click the edit

3 choices

* public = anyone can join

* restricted = you approve memberships

* closed = invite only (this is limited and cant be reversed)

pick whats best for you then click save changes