Getting started with Mailman

Mailman is a web-based mail list manager. It allows list owners to create and modify lists easily, as well as add and remove subscribers without having to know specific commands. List subscribers can easily modify their list subscriptions and preferences. List administrators can have all emails sent to a mailman group moderated by the list owner, or create other moderators.

How to request a mailman list

1. To request a mailing list, please submit a request to the IST Service Desk indicating:

   1. the desired name for the list

   2. the desired administrator (i.e. owner) of the list. (A second administrator is recommended and can be added by you once the list has been created.)

2. You will receive an email response to confirm the list has been created. The email will include your administrative password along with links to configure the list and brief instructions to get you started.

Accessing your mailman list

1. Authenticate to https://lists.uwaterloo.ca/mailman/admin/[list_name]* (*replace ‘[list_name]’ with your mailing list’s name here, and in the following steps.)

   1. From this point on, you must have cookies enabled in your browser, otherwise, no administrative changes will take effect.

   2. Tools | Internet Options… | Security | Trusted Sites | Sites

      1. Input: https://lists.uwaterloo.ca & https://mailman.uwaterloo.ca

2. Enter your password, and then click the 'Let me in..' button.
   
   
   

3. The 'General Options' page will then appear. 

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For instructions on how to add members/subscribers to your mailing list please refer to this article: Add or view members of a mailman list

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