Add Group within a Group?

Question

Hi,

Is it possible to add a Group within a Group?
Sample:
  Add Site Admin Group within Approvers Group

I've tried to add it but it gives me a
"SharePoint Groups cannot contain other SharePoint Groups. Remove the SharePoint Group from the Users box and try again. "

Are there any work around?

Thanks,
Check'on'it

Answer 1

No workarounds you can only add AD groups into SharePoint Groups.

AD Groups are also considered users by SharePoint. Only SharePoint Groups are groups for it, and it doesn't allow nesting groups.

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Benjamin Niaulin Blog: http://bniaulin.wordpress.com

Answer 2

Only active directory groups can be nested, SharePoint groups cannot be. No workaround here.

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Marek Chmel, WBI Systems (MCTS, MCITP, MCT, CCNA)
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Answer 3

Thanks Benjamin and Marek