ListServ
UIT's Listserv service allows faculty/staff to manage mailing lists. The purpose of this page is to provide some minimal list startup instruction with links for more information.
Request a ListServ
In order to request a listserv, visit https://askus.yorku.ca/portal, choose “IT Forms”, and choose “ListServ”.
Fill in the request form. Note that list names cannot exceed 16 characters.
After a day or two, your list will be created.
Login to Listserv Web Interface
Useful Operations
To add users to your list:
Select “List Management”.
Select “Subscriber Reports”.
Select the list.
To add a single subscriber, under “Add Subscriber:” enter an email address and then click “Add Subscriber”. The user will be added to your list.
To add multiple subscribers at once, click “Bulk Operations” beside “Add Subscriber”, then select “Add the imported addresses to the list”. Click “Browse” and select a text file containing one email address per line, then click “Import”. The users will be imported.
To delete users from your list:
Select “List Management”.
Select “Subscriber Reports”.
Select the list.
Click the checkbox beside any users you want to delete, then click “Delete Subscribers”.
Add a user to a subscription only list who is able to send messages to the list, but will not receive the list messages:
Select “List Management”.
Select “Subscriber Reports”.
Select the list.
Select the user.
Under “Miscellaneous” check the box titled “Mail Delivery Disabled Temporarily”.
Click “Update Settings” button.
View your list configuration:
Other Useful Links