There are multiple ways to create a circle:-

• From Members directory or user profile button:- Here you can create the circle instantly from the circles popup as shown below.
• From Circles Tab/Subtab:- If you are on your own profile and visiting circle tab/subtab, if you have the permission to create circle, you will see the option.

Creating from the Popup window:-

When you are on members directory or visiting other user’s profile, you will see the add to circles button as shown below.

On clicking the button, a new popup opens. It lists all the circles. If you have the permissions to create circle, you will see the create form as shown below.

If you enter a valid circle name, it will be created and the user will be added to that circle. In order to add user, just click on the checkboxes.

Creating from Circle Tab:-

Based on your configuration, when you visit the circle tab/sub tab, if you have the permission to create circle, you will see a form like below, above the circles list.

Enter a name and click add. That’s all.