--- title: Customizing Group Dashboards, Navigation, and Assets  description: Make your group stand out with custom branding, organized navigation, and a functional dashboard. --- [Skip to content](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/customizing-group-dashboards-navigation-and-assets-#main-content) [![Logo (Black Text)-1.svg\]](https://support.haystackteam.com/hubfs/Logo%20(Black%20Text)-1.svg)](https://support.haystackteam.com/en?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact Support](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/customer-support-submit-a-ticket) [Contact Support](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/customer-support-submit-a-ticket?hsLang=en) Hi there, how can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Desk](https://support.haystackteam.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Managing Your Workspace](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/managing-your-workspace?hsLang=en) 3. [Groups and Group Owners](https://support.haystackteam.com/en/managing-your-workspace?hsLang=en#groups-and-group-owners) # Customizing Group Dashboards, Navigation, and Assets  ## Make your group stand out with custom branding, organized navigation, and a functional dashboard. Your Group is more than just a folder; it’s a digital headquarters for your team. By customizing your visual assets, navigation tabs, and dashboard cards, you ensure that members can find exactly what they need while enjoying a branded experience that fits your team's unique culture. --- ### Prerequisites - **Group Owners & Workspace Admins:** Have full access to customize these settings. - **Permissions:** By default, these options are available to group owners. If you are an admin and wish to restrict this to "Admin Only," you can adjust these settings within the **Permission Settings** tab of your group. --- ### Customizing Visual Assets Your group has two main visual components: the **Cover Photo** and the **Avatar**. #### 1. Update the Cover Photo Hover over the large banner at the top of your group page and click **Change Cover**.  - **Upload:** Use a custom image from your computer. Visit our  - **Gallery:** Choose from a curated set of images provided by your workspace admins. - **Unsplash:** Search a massive library of high-quality stock photography. ![](https://support.haystackteam.com/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-29-00@2x-png.png) #### 2. Update the Group Avatar The avatar is the smaller icon that appears in the group list and on the dashboard. - On your group page, click the carort button and select **Settings.** - Under **General Settings**, look for the **Group Icon** section. - You can **Change** it to an emoji, a custom photo, or delete the current selection to start fresh. ![](https://support.haystackteam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-29-44@2x-png.png?width=670&height=284&name=CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-29-44@2x-png.png) --- ### Configuring the Group Dashboard The dashboard is the "front page" of your group. It’s blank by default, so we recommend adding cards to make it functional. #### Adding and Populating Cards 1. Click **+ Add a Card** on your group dashboard. 2. Select from the **Card Library** (e.g., Recent Posts, Upcoming Events, or Resources). 3. **Don't panic if it looks empty!** If you start adding cards before your group has any content (posts, pages, events, or links), many of your cards will appear blank. This is perfectly normal—simply start adding content to the group, and your cards will automatically populate. #### Setting Up and Sizing To set up a card once it's on your dashboard, click the **three-dot button** in the card header. Here, you will find options for: - **Sizing:** Choose between small, medium, or large layouts. - **Setup:** Configure specific filters, settings, content, or data sources for that card. ![](https://support.haystackteam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-31-50@2x-png.png?width=670&height=236&name=CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-31-50@2x-png.png) #### Removing Cards To remove a card, click the **three-dot button** in the card's top right-hand corner and select **Delete**. **Warning:** Once a card is deleted, it cannot be restored. Move carefully when cleaning up your dashboard! --- ### Managing Group Navigation If your group doesn't use certain features (like Events), you can hide those tabs to keep the interface clean. 1. Go to **Settings** \> **Custom Group Nav**. 2. **Toggle Off** any tabs you don’t need. 3. **Reorder Tabs:** Drag and drop the tabs to change their sequence. The top-listed item in this menu will become the **Home** (landing page) for your group. ![](https://support.haystackteam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-30-54@2x-png.png?width=670&height=340&name=CleanShot%202026-04-23%20at%2012-30-54@2x-png.png) --- ### Best Practices - **Choose High-Res Images:** For cover photos, use clear images that aren't too "busy" so the group name remains readable. - **Keep Nav Simple:** If you aren't using a specific feature yet, hide the tab! You can always toggle it back on later. - **Dashboard Logic:** Place the most important cards at the top of the dashboard so users don't have to scroll for vital info. --- ### Need More Help? 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