Creating SYMPA list

Users (most often managers) will request a SYMPA list.

Easiest way to create a new list is to copy an existing list. Locate a list that best fits the user’s needs. The settings can always be adjusted at a later time. Example: If a user from hospitality is requesting a list, look for one of the ‘hosp_’ lists. Otherwise, just use any mail list. It can always be adjusted accordingly.
First, login for admin functions. At the top right corner of the webpage (https://mymaillists.usc.edu/sympa/lists), click on the “USC persons must click here” button. (Use the USC NetID login)
Click on the “Create list” tab.
Click on the drop down list and select the existing list to copy. Enter in a ‘New list name’ in the box and click “copy list configuration.” Remember to add “-L” to the end of the list name to indicate that it is a list and to avoid possibility of duplication error by a userid with the same name.
Next we need to make sure that the subject of the list is also updated to the proper name.
Select “Edit List Config”
Next select “List definition”
Update the subject to the desired name and keep everything else the same.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Update.” Just below the mail list, the subject should have updated to the proper name.

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