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title: What does the “Group Type” column indicate?
description: "The “Group Type” column shows the type of the group, which could indicate whether it’s a system-generated group or a user-created group (phonebook), depending on your account settings. ### More Related Articles - [Can I edit a contact after adding…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-the-group-type-column-indicate/"
updated: "2025-06-05"
category: "Groups & Contacts"
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# What does the “Group Type” column indicate?

The “Group Type” column shows the type of the group, which could indicate whether it’s a system-generated group or a user-created group (phonebook), depending on your account settings.

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