Create listserv gmail

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a listserv using Gmail:

What is a listserv? A listserv is a type of email list that allows multiple people to send and receive emails to and from a single email address. It's a great way to communicate with a group of people, such as colleagues, friends, or family members.

Creating a listserv using Gmail:

Step 1: Create a new Gmail account (if you don't already have one)

• Go to the Gmail website and sign up for a new account.
• Fill out the registration form with your desired username and password.

Step 2: Create a new label

• Log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
• Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
• Click on the "Labels" tab.
• Click on the "New label" button.
• Enter a name for your label (e.g. "My Listserv").
• Click "Create".

Step 3: Create a new filter

• Go back to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
• Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
• Enter the following criteria:
  • "To" contains the email address you want to use for your listserv (e.g. [email protected]).
  • "Label" is set to the label you created in Step 2 (e.g. "My Listserv").
• Click "Create filter".
• In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "Apply the label".
• Click "Create".

Step 4: Set up your listserv email address

• Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
• Click on the "Add a POP3 mail account" button.
• Enter the following information:
  • Email address: the email address you want to use for your listserv (e.g. [email protected]).
  • Username: your Gmail username.
  • Password: your Gmail password.
  • POP3 server: pop.gmail.com.
  • Port: 995.
• Click "Add account".

Step 5: Configure your listserv

• Go back to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
• Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
• Enter the following criteria:
  • "From" contains the email address you want to use for your listserv (e.g. [email protected]).
  • "Label" is set to the label you created in Step 2 (e.g. "My Listserv").
• Click "Create filter".
• In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "Apply the label".
• Click "Create".

Step 6: Invite people to join your listserv

• Send an email to the people you want to invite to join your listserv, using the email address you created in Step 4 (e.g. [email protected]).
• In the email, explain how to join the listserv and provide the email address they should use to send emails to the listserv.

Tips and Variations:

• You can use a third-party service like Google Groups or Mailman to create a listserv, which may offer more features and functionality than a basic Gmail listserv.
• You can also use a custom domain name for your listserv, rather than using a Gmail address.
• You can set up multiple listservs using different labels and filters in your Gmail account.