Listserv Quick Tips

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Quick Tips for List Owners of a Listserv

List Owners can add members, delete members and get a listing of members subscribed to a Listserv using the Listesrv wesite or by using email commands.

 

Send an email message to listserv@listserv.binghamton.edu. 

Leave the Subject field blank.

In the message body observe the following formats:

 

To add:            add  listname  email address  students name

example:          add  anylist-l  bz12345@binghamton.edu  Joe Suny

 

To drop:          quiet  delete  listname  email address

example:          quiet  delete  anylist-l  bz12345@binghamton.edu

 

To get an alphabetical listing of students & email addresses:  review  listname  (by name

example:          review  anylist-l  (byname

 

An email message to Listserv can contain multiple commands.

A list management tool is available to list owners at http://listserv.binghamton.edu. If you are not on campus, the Listserv website requires connecting to Ivanti Secure VPN first. For more information on iVanti VPN, https://binghamton.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=279 . If you own a Listserv and need to update the owners or configuration from off campus and you do not have a Binghamton University VPN login, please contact an owner who has access or contact the Help Desk for assistance.

Quick Tips for Members of a Listserv

Members can add and delete their email account from a Listserv they have been added to

 

Send an email message to listserv@listserv.binghamton.edu. 

Leave the Subject field blank.

In the message body observe the following formats:

 

To subscribe:   subscribe  listname  my name

example:          subscribe  anylist-l  Joe Suny

 

To signoff:      signoff  listname

example:          signoff  anylist-l

 

The subscribe and signoff commands should be executed from the email account that is or will be associated with the Listserv.

 

If you would like assistance, please feel free to contact the Binghamton University ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420 or Submit a Request, and we'll be happy to help.

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