---
title: "Create group"
method: POST
path: "/groups"
tags: ["Groups"]
---

# Create group

`POST /groups`

Use the *Create group* endpoint to generate a new group that you can assign your companies to.

[Groups](https://docs.codat.io/platform-api#/schemas/Group) define a set of companies that are organized based on a chosen characteristic and can be managed in the same way.

### Tips and traps

* The maximum length for the group name is 50 characters.
* It's possible to create up to 20 groups per client.

## Request body

- GroupPrototype — unresolved $ref

## Response `200`

Success

- Group — A container you can use to organize companies together according to a shared characteristic of your choice.
  - `id` string, uuid — Unique identifier for the group.
  - `name` string — Descriptive name of the group.

## Other responses

- `401` — Your API request was not properly authorized.
- `402` — An account limit has been exceeded. The type of limit is described in the error property: - You have exceeded the 50-company limit that applies to a Free plan. Delete any companies you no longer need and retry the request. - The requested sync schedule is not allowed. You requested an hourly sync schedule but this functionality is not included in the Free plan. - Your Free account is older than 365 days and has expired. Contact support@codat.io.
- `403` — Groups are not enabled for client.
- `409` — Client has reached the maximum number of groups allowed.
- `429` — Too many requests were made in a given amount of time. Wait a short period and then try again.
- `500` — There is a problem with our server. Please try again later.
- `503` — The Codat API is temporarily offline for maintenance. Please try again later.

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