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UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Email Lists]



UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Email Lists]



Question: How do I set up a mailing list?
Author: Joseph Tam
Date: 2025-09-10


For small lists, it may be easier to make a mail reader address book entry with all the recipients in this list.

The IT staff can also create an Email alias that forwards to one or more Email addresses; this is handy for role addresses with multiple people that supports a role, and that doesn't change often.

For Email lists that require frequent updates, the IT staff can set create a managed mailing list. This mailing list service allows

  • list owners to update their list via Email or web interface. New members can be added, existing members removed or their addresses updated. The current list can also be reported.
  • delegation to multiple managers.
  • access control:
    • open or moderated submission policy;
    • open, closed, moderated (i.e. with approval) subscription policy.
    • size limits on submissions.
    • rudimentary filtering
  • privacy protection of members: other members are not disclosed in Email headers.