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# Build Groups

Last updated on Nov 05, 2024

Build Groups allow you to limit build distribution to a select group of Agents. Each Build Group includes Initiator Agents and Helper Agents. By default, every Agent is assigned to the **Default** Build Group.

You can assign an Agent to a different Build Group in the Coordinator's Agent List.

You can view the Build Group of every agent in the **Coordinator Monitor >** **Agent List's\*\*\*\*Build Group** column.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=8c459d8a8a2016bb006d6875a3643478" alt="" width="1908" height="271" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1.jpg" />

## Creating or Edit a Build Group

1. In the Coordinator Manager's **Agent List**, click the **Build Groups** button.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1b.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=de4f4f07b6a5067a41a4287222f66ee5" alt="" width="1908" height="271" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1b.jpg" />

2. Click **Add Build Group** to create a new Build Group.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=37fe99d375b780c74b01532a020c03ad" alt="" width="1909" height="808" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_2.jpg" />

3. Click inside the name field and modify it to change the name of the Build Group.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_3.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=1dbfdfeac4c6fbb1feb83f876b981720" alt="" width="1912" height="903" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_3.jpg" />

## Deleting a Build Group

To delete an existing Build Group, click **Build Groups** and use the trash button next to the Build Group you want to delete.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_5.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=adbe16b4a45aa623a3abb08352cc139c" alt="" width="1852" height="697" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_5.jpg" />

## Assigning Agents to a Build Group

1. In the Coordinator's **Agent List**, click the three dots menu next to an agent, click **Build Groups** and select an existing Build Group. You can use the search box to narrow the results.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1b.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=de4f4f07b6a5067a41a4287222f66ee5" alt="" width="1908" height="271" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/build_groups_1b.jpg" />

2. To assign multiple agents at once, select multiple agents and open the **Actions** menu.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/agent_select_multiple.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=839c0d805ac57cc0a101cdbcc9ca5eca" alt="" width="1829" height="424" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/agent_select_multiple.jpg" />

3. Click **Add to Build Group**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/agent_select_multiple2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=22aa78b71d001f2aca8d5cda4519c171" alt="" width="1871" height="396" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/agent_select_multiple2.jpg" />

## Viewing all Agents in a Build Group

1. In the Agent List, click **Filters**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/filters.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=0ec098d52c4beff9ce8d9b22478b577d" alt="" width="1866" height="381" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/filters.jpg" />

2. Expand the **Build Groups** section, and select the Build Groups you want to display.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/incredibuild-docs-migrated/eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc/images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/filters_build_groups.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=eLyx1_ngpfFXJMBc&q=85&s=fc1406d7092b76970863da6954405cc6" alt="" width="1918" height="508" data-path="images/linux/4.16.1/linux/linux_4/filters_build_groups.jpg" />
