This article describes the limitations of interacting with Google Groups through the web interface when you are restricted from sending and receiving email in Gmail. It outlines what functionality remains available and what limitations apply.

What You Can Do in the Google Groups Web UI

Even without Gmail email access, users can still perform the following actions via the Google Groups web interface:

• Browse and read group discussions: Access message threads and view posts shared within the group.
• Search group archives: Use the search bar to find historical conversations and relevant topics.
• Post messages directly in the group: If your account has posting permissions, you can contribute to discussions from the web UI.
• Manage group settings (if authorized): Group owners and managers can adjust membership, permissions, and moderation settings.

Limitations Without Gmail Email Access

When Gmail is disabled or restricted, the following features are unavailable:

• Receiving group messages via email: You won’t receive posts or updates in your Gmail inbox.
• Posting via email: Sending messages to the group’s email address won’t work.
• Email-based notifications and digests: Features like daily summaries or moderation alerts via email are inaccessible.

This setup allows for controlled participation in group discussions without full email functionality.