The Active Directory Create Group action allows you to create a new group.
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Parent Container
Specify the Distinguished Name for the parent container (or OU) in which the new group will be created. Click the magnifying glass to browse for a container.
Group Details
Specify a name (and/or a separate pre-Win2K name) for the new group.
Group Scope
Specify whether you want a domain local group, a global group, or (for distribution groups only) a universal group.
Group Type
Specify whether you want a Security Group or a Distribution Group.
Credentials
You can choose to specify a username and password to use when connecting to the Active Directory. If no username is specified, the current Windows credentials will be used.