The group authorities, which define user responsibilities within the group, are shown below in order of least to most authority. Each level includes the privileges of the levels above it.

USE

Allows you to access resources to which the group is authorized

CREATE

Allows you to create RACF® data set profiles for the group

CONNECT

Allows you to connect other users to the group

JOIN

Allows you to add new subgroups or users to the group, as well as assign group authorities to the new members