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# Create Things Group

**Things Groups** contain several Things that can be associated to each other in various ways. For example, a group may contain Gas Meters, Water Meters, or Mobile Phones that belong to a specific department in an enterprise. Each group has different definitions such as Network, Security, Authorized Access, Alerts, etc. All settings apply to all devices within the Things Group.

### Step 1 – Access the Advanced Console

1. Log in to the Monogoto Hub.
2. Click the blue “Advanced Console” button in the upper-right corner.

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### Step 2 – Navigate to Groups

1. In the left-hand menu, select “Things Group.”
2. Click “Add New Group” in the top-right corner.

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### Step 3 – Define Group Details

On the group creation page:

* Group Name: Enter a clear, descriptive name (e.g. project name or customer name).
* Description (optional): Add any relevant notes about the purpose of this group.

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### Step 4 – Required Group Settings

✅ Telephony Profile (Mandatory)

* You must select a Telephony Profile to proceed.
* This defines the SIM capabilities (voice/SMS/data) and network rules.

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🌐 Networks & APNs (Critical Setting)

* Under Networks, select the APNs for this group.
* go.mono APN must be included and set as Default.
* If go.mono APN is not selected, devices in this group will not connect to the network.
* You may also add partner APNs (e.g., for fallback scenarios), but go.mono APN is required.

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### Step 5 – Save & Close

* Select Save & Close to complete the creation of the new Thing Group.

### Step 6 – Group Policy Considerations

Be cautious when moving SIMs into a new group, especially production devices:

* APN Differences: If a device was using a partner APN, and it is not included in the new group, it may lose connectivity.
* Roaming / Carrier Overrides: If you’ve customized carrier blocks or roaming policies, moving SIMs may cause them to attach to different networks—or fail to attach at all.

### Recommended Best Practice – Test First

Before moving a large number of devices:

* Move one test SIM into the new group.
* Confirm it connects successfully

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How to Create a Ting Group
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