Can you send mail from a distribution list
In Microsoft 365, you can send an email from a distribution list (also known as a distribution group or DL) to a group of recipients. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the Outlook client
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "New Email" button.
- In the "To" field, start typing the name of the distribution list. As you type, Outlook will suggest the list. Select it from the dropdown list.
- Add any additional recipients you want to include in the "To" field.
- Compose your email as usual.
- Click the "Send" button to send the email to the distribution list.
Method 2: Using the Outlook web app
- Log in to the Outlook web app and click on the "New Email" button.
- In the "To" field, start typing the name of the distribution list. As you type, Outlook will suggest the list. Select it from the dropdown list.
- Add any additional recipients you want to include in the "To" field.
- Compose your email as usual.
- Click the "Send" button to send the email to the distribution list.
Method 3: Using PowerShell
If you're comfortable with PowerShell, you can use the following command to send an email from a distribution list:
Send-MailMessage -To <DistributionListName> -Subject "Your subject" -Body "Your email body"
Replace <DistributionListName>
with the actual name of your distribution list.
Important notes:
- Make sure the distribution list is set up correctly and has the necessary permissions to receive emails.
- When sending an email from a distribution list, the "From" field will show the email address of the distribution list, not the email address of the person who sent the email.
- If you're using a distribution list to send emails to external recipients, make sure the list is configured to allow external senders.