Create Sympa List

Summary

This article provides instructions on how to create a new mailing list.

Body

Create New List

Note: The screen will say email address, but you should only enter your NetID as shown in the image.​​​​​​

Sympa login screen.

  • Select Create List under 'What would you like to do?'

Sympa Home Page.

Note: If Create List is not appearing, please submit a Create/Update/Remove IT request form through Pearl.  Students requesting a Sympa List must have a Staff or Faculty member submit a Pearl form.
  • Enter/select the required information as follows:
    • List name: The name of your list.
      • This will also serve as the list email address. Spaces are not eligible for use, instead please use dashes or underscores if spacing is desired.
    • List type: This governs the properties of the list, who can see it, and how users are added.
    • Subject: This is a broad description of your list. 
    • Audience: The general target audience of the mailing list.
    • Description: A comprehensive description of the purpose and goal of your list.
      • This information will be included in emails sent to users once they are subscribed.
  • Click on Submit your creation request.

Create list form.

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Article ID: 15
Created
Mon 11/22/21 1:36 PM
Modified
Wed 4/16/25 2:13 PM

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