How do I request a Distribution List?
A distribution list in M365 is used for sending email notifications to a group of people. Once the list is created, the list owners are responsible for managing the list.
To request a new distribution list:
- Visit the and select Service Request> M365> Distribution List.
- Provide the purpose of the list, explaining how it will be used to communicate.
- Provide a name for the list, using the following guidelines:
- Indicate the purpose of the list.
- Be specific enough to be identifiable and separate from other lists.
- Contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and spaces.
- Contain less than 80 characters.
- Not attempt to masquerade as another entity at UW.
- Not contain profanity.
- Not contain any special characters, other than hyphens.
- Provide the names of two owners for the group. Owners are required to:
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- Add or remove members/guests.
- Archive or delete the list when the list is no longer needed.
- Preserve the name and description of the list as created by the M365 Administrator (no changes are permitted).
- Read and agree to the .
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