# External groups

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*This section is very similar to the* [*Groups*](https://docs.mluvii.com/en/for-administrators/tenant-management/settings/groups) *section, but can only be found if you have an active* [*IP Telephony channel*](https://docs.mluvii.com/en/for-administrators/tenant-management/settings/ip-telephony)*. Here you can also create, edit and delete external groups and last but not least assign existing users to external groups.*
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Here you will find: 

* default group (All contacts) 
* other existing groups 
* button to create a new contact contact 
* search box

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*The External Groups section can be accessed by users with Tenant Administrator or Company Administrator permissions.*
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Operators will also encounter external groups when handling telephone calls. More details can be found in the section [For operators](https://docs.mluvii.com/en/for-operators/client-interaction/ip-telephony).