Exchange Distribution Lists (DLs) are being migrated to Microsoft 365 Distribution Groups

What is happening? Exchange Distribution Lists (DLs) are being migrated to Microsoft 365 Distribution Groups.

When is this happening? Friday April 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. This work is expected to take a few days to complete.

What is the impact? Management of Distribution List/Group membership will change:

Web browser / Mac OS users

• Log in to Distribution groups - Outlook Web App (office365.com). 
  • Under Distribution groups I own, double click on the group you would like to edit.
  • Select Membership on the left side of the window. 
  • Add and/or remove members using the “+” and “–“ buttons.
  • Click Save.

Outlook for Windows users

1. Open the Distribution List/Group.
   1. In the Outlook Home tab, click on Address Book. 
   2. Choose Distribution Lists.
   3. Search for the list you own.
   4. Double click on it.
      
      OR
       
   5. Edit the Distribution List from the To: fields of a message or the Required: field in a calendar event.
   6. Right click on the name and choose Open Outlook Properties.
2. Click Modify Members to add and/or remove members, then click OK.
3. Click Apply then OK.

Questions or concerns? Please contact the IST Service Desk.