Distribution Lists
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A distribution list, not to be confused with a mailing list, is a simple collection of e-mail addresses where anyone can send an e-mail to it and it would distribute to all the addresses in this list. It provides a convenient way to send e-mail to groups of people such as staff@mycompany.com without having to enter each staff's e-mail address. A distribution list is different from a mailing list in that there are no control as to whom can send to this list and many other advanced features that are found in mailing lists. With this in mind, we feel that it is suitable for use with small groups of recipients. If you have a large group of recipients, we recommend you use the mailing list feature in our e-mail services.
Setting up a Distribution List
To add a Distribution List click on the [Forward Admin] -> [Add Forwards] menu items. You will be taken to the forward add/edit form. Fill in the following requirements:
- Forward:
- Domain name:
- Destination(s):
For example, if you wish to set up a staff@mycompany.com and have it go to multiple recipients - such as joe@mycompany.com, john@mycompany.com, mike@mycompany.com and marry@mycompany.com - then you would enter the above as:
- Forward: staff
- Domain name: mycompany.com
- Destination(s):
- joe
- john
- mike
- marry
Click on [Add/Update Forward] to accept your changes.
Delete a Distribution List
To delete a Distribution List - click on the [Forward Admin] -> [List Forwards] menu items on the left. There you will see a list of forwards and distribution lists. Associated with each forward and list is a [Delete] link. Click on that and confirm deletion to delete your distribution list. Alternatively, you can delete a list when you edit an existing list.
NOTE: You will not be able to delete a distribution list if there is a dependency on that list. Ensure that you are no longer using that list for other forwards or quota warn notices.
Modify a Distribution List
To modify a Distribution List - click on the [Forward Admin] -> [List Forwards] or [Search Forwards] to display t he desire list. Under the column heading Forward Name, click on the appropriate list link to take you to the forward add/edit form. Make your required modifications and click on [Add/Update Forward] button to accept your changes .
