Microsoft Distribution Groups

Microsoft Distribution Groups

Distribution groups are similar to what used to be called listprocs at Canisius University.

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Accessing Distribution Group Management Page

The Distribution Group Management Page is mainly accessed from Outlook (Desktop or Web). The process is similar in either application.

1

In Outlook, click on the Settings gear in the upper-right.

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Highlighting Outlook Settings
2

Click on General>Distribution groups>this portal

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Highlighting the link to get to Distribution group Management page
3

A new tab will appear. Click on Groups in the left-sidebar.

Highlighting the Groups section in the left sidebar
Highlighting the Groups section in the left sidebar
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  1. “Groups I belong to” will show you Distribution Groups you are a member of and/or owner of.

  2. “Groups I own” will show you just the Distribution Groups that you own and can manage.

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Highlighting (1) Groups I belong to and (2) Groups I own

Additional Tutorials

See Microsoft’s Distribution Groups Support page for more information.