Mailing List Creation

This section shows you how to create a mailing list.

First of all, you need to log into the web interface. Here are instructions on how to do so.

Once you have logged in, click on "Create list". If you choose to "Copy an existing list", the existing list must be one you already own. Type in the name you want the list to be called and click "copy list configuration".

If you choose to "Create a list using a template", then type a name for the list.

Now choose a "List type" from the selection. Each list type will have it's own set of default configuration parameters.

Type in the Subject, then choose a Topic which closely relates to your list.

Finally type in one or two lines for the list description, then click on "Submit your creation request".

Also, the list will not be created straight away. It needs to be validated by the listmaster. You will be notified by email when your list becomes active.

Available list types

closed

The list not open to anyone.

confidential

The list is restricted to subscribers.

editorkey

All messages sent to the list except those from moderators are referred to the moderators before distribution.

editorkeyonly

All messages including those sent by moderators are referred to the moderators before distribution.

editorkeyonlyauth

All messages are moderated and require password authentication before being distributed.

intranet

Only messages sent with a mail address ending in ed.ac.uk will be distributed.

intranetormoderated

Messages from senders whose address ends in ed.ac.uk will be distributed and all others referred to the moderators.

intranetorprivate

Messages from senders whose address ends in ed.ac.uk will be distributed as well as those from subscribers. All other messages will be rejected.

intranetorsubscriber

Messages from senders whose address ends in ed.ac.uk will be distributed as well as those from subscribers. All other messages will require a moderator to approve before distribution.

newsletter

Only moderators are allowed to send messages to the list.

newsletterkeyonly

Only moderators are allowed to send messages to the list and only by confirming with a validation key.

private

Only subscribers may send mail to the list and view message archives.

private_smime

Only subscribers whose mail is signed with an S/MIME signature may send mail to the list and view message archives.

privateandeditorkey

Only subscribers can send to the list and all messages must be moderated.

privateandnomultipartoreditorkey

Non-subscribers sending messages with attachments will have their messages referred to the moderators.

privatekey

Only subscribers can send to the list with a previously issued key.

privatekeyandeditorkeyonly

All messages are referred to the moderators even those sent by moderators.

privateoreditorkey

Only subscribers can read message archives and non-subscribers messages are referred to the moderators before distributions.

privateorpublickey

Only subscribers can read message archives and non-subscribers messages must reply to confirm distribution of the message to the list.

public

Anyone can post, subscribe and view message archives.

public_nobcc / anti_spam

Anyone can post to the list but not by Bcc and hiding their identity. Anyone can subscribe and view message archives.

publickey

Anyone can post to the list if they have a valid DKIM signature in their message.

publicnoattachment

Anyone can post to the list, subscribe and view message archives. Messages with attachments are referred to the moderators before distribution.

publicnomultipart

Anyone can post to the list, subscribe and view message archives. Messages with attachments are rejected.

sascore4

Anyone can send to the list but messages with a spam score over 4 are rejected.