Edit a Distribution List

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Last updated: Jul 27, 2023 by Drew MarinaVersion comment
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Use this guide to learn how to add/remove member(s) from a distribution List

Via the Desktop Version of Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and Open the Address Book
  3. To Narrow the number of items, Choose "All Distribution Lists" on right hand dropdown
  4. Find your list you wish to edit.  Most of of the School of Business distribution lists, begin with "BUSN - " Type "BUSN" in the top left corner, and this will bring you the School of Business lists.
  5. Double-Click on the list you wish to edit and Click on "Modify Members..."
  6. Choose Add or Remove depending on which operation you want to perform.
  7. When complete, click OK on all windows.  This may take some time, up to 2 minutes.  The list should now be edited.

Via the Web Version of Outlook

  1. Navigate to https://outlook.office.com/ecp and log in.
  2. Click on "groups" and select the distribution group you wish to add a person to.
  3. Navigate to the distribution group you wish to add a user to in the "Distribution groups I own" column. Use the pencil icon to edit a given group.
  4. Navigate to "membership" in the windows that pops up.
  5. Add or remove members from the list by selecting the plus or minus icons.
    1. When adding, a "Members" windows will pop up. Enter the name you wish to add and confirm your selection.
  6. When complete, click Save on all windows. The list should now be edited.


For more help, please contact our helpdesk at busn.help@uconn.edu