Creating an Exchange Distribution List in Outlook Web

Note: Exchange Distribution List is a replacement for Mailman, an electronic mailing list (also known as listserv) service. Unlike Mailman, Exchange Distribution List allow users to easily create, access, and view the members of the list, all within the Outlook application. In addition, other UMass users can easily find the distribution list in the Exchange Server's address book.

Creating an Exchange Distribution List:

• Log in to www.outlook.com
• Open Outlook settings by clicking the gear icon
  
• Search for "Distribution groups" and click it
  
• On the side of "Distribution groups I own", click on the plus icon
  
• Fill in all necessary information (Display name, alias, email address) then click Save
  • Note: you would usually want to change the address to an @uww.umass.edu address
    
    
• It should pop up under your "Distribution groups I own"

Adding members to the distribution list:

• Log in to www.outlook.com
• Open Outlook settings by clicking the gear icon
• Search for "Distribution groups" and click it
  
• On the side of "Distribution groups I own", double-click on the group you want to add members
• Click on "membership"
  
• Add all the necessary members by clicking on the plus icon. You will be able to access all the contacts from our Exchange Server.
• Click Save and then done!

If you feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar with this system, feel free to contact UWW Tech Support to assist you in creating your Exchange Distribution List.