How to: Create and Manage Mailing Lists¶
Mailman is a software package that may be used to manage electronic mail discussions and e-newsletter lists.
From the SiteWorx control panel, users may create, manage, and delete mailing lists, as well as manage access and subscription services.
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Enabling Access to Mailman for SiteWorx Accounts¶
In order for Mailman to be accessible within SiteWorx, it must first be enabled for the SiteWorx account via the SiteWorx Account Management settings form within NodeWorx. This can be performed either during account creation, or by editing the form after the fact.
Note
Enabling Mailman access for the SiteWorx account is a NodeWorx-level task, and therefore can only be performed by a system administrator.
SiteWorx users who do not see Mailman listed as an option in SiteWorx should contact their hosting provider to be granted access.
Log into NodeWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/nodeworx)
Navigate to SiteWorx > Accounts
Click the Pencil Icon next to the SiteWorx account
Under Package Options, select Yes from the Mailman Enabled dropdown
Click Save
Creating a Mailing List¶
Log into SiteWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/siteworx)
In SiteWorx, navigate to Hosting Features > Email > Mailing Lists
Click +. This opens the Add Mailing List form
Update the required fields:
List Name: The name of the new mailing list
Password: Required to access the admin interface of the mailing list
Confirm Password
Select the Access Type from the Access Type dropdown
There are two default access types available–Public and Private. Access type settings can be refined after creating the list. See the Access Types section, below, for more detailed information.
Access Types¶
When creating a new mailing list, two default Access Type options are provided–Public and Private.
Public: Sets the list to be publicly advertised
List archives are publicly available
Subscribe policy requires email confirmation for new members
Private: Sets the list to not be publicly advertised
List archives are not publicly available
New members are subject to admin approval
Managing Access Types¶
Log into SiteWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/siteworx)
In SiteWorx, navigate to Hosting Features > Email > Mailing Lists
Click the Access Type. This is the long button that says either Public or Private under the Access Type header. This opens the Edit Mailing List Settings form
Select the desired settings for the provided options
Archive List Privacy: Sets whether the archives are publicly available
Advertise this list: Sets if the list is reported when a lists request is sent to listname-requests@domain.tld
Subscribe Policy: Sets the rules to approve a new subscriber
Click Update
Managing a Mailing List¶
Note
Detailed information on managing Mailman mailing lists can be found here
Log into SiteWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/siteworx)
In SiteWorx, navigate to Hosting Features > Email > Mailing Lists
Click the Pencil icon. This opens the Mailinglist Administrator Authentication page in a new tab
Update the List Administrator Password field
Click Let Me In
Changing a Mailing List Password¶
Log into SiteWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/siteworx)
In SiteWorx, navigate to Hosting Features > Email > Mailing Lists
Click the Lock icon. This opens the Update List Password form
Update the Change Password and Confirm Password fields with the new desired password
Alternately, clicking the Magic Wand icon will automatically generate a new password
Click Update
Deleting a Mailing List¶
Log into SiteWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/siteworx)
In SiteWorx, navigate to Hosting Features > Email > Mailing Lists
Click the Trashcan icon. This opens the Confirm Deletion form
Click Delete