Approving a distribution list

Users are able to create both static and dynamic distribution lists on NHSmail. Once they have created their distribution list, an email will be sent to their organisation’s Local Administrator to approve (or reject) the list. Local Administrators must assess the suitability of the distribution list, and should query the creation with the user if they have any questions about why the list is needed

To approve a static or dynamic distribution list:

Click Admin in the navigation bar at the top of the screen and select Distribution List from the drop down menu

Select Distribution lists from drop down

The distribution list screen will open

All the distribution lists that have been created under the organisation you have administrative rights over will appear in a list format with a status of pending, active or rejected. Active distribution lists are ones that have already been approved, pending status means the lists need to be approved or rejected, and rejected distribution lists are ones that have not been approved

Use the search box or advanced search feature to view distribution lists with the status of pending

Refer to the Searching for an Entry section for more information

Click on distribution list you wish to approve or reject

Distribution list status

Note: the list will only show distribution lists that are owned by your organisation or distribution lists waiting for approval from a Local Administrator of your organisation. Once a distribution list has been approved, if it is not owned by your organisation, it will not show up in this list

You should review the content of the distribution list that the user has created before choosing to Approve or Reject the list. Follow local organisation guidelines for guidance on when to approve or reject a distribution list

To approve a distribution list

Click Approve

click approve

The following message will be displayed:

success notification

To reject a distribution list

Click Reject

click reject

The following message will be displayed:

success notification

If the distribution list is approved, the users that created the distribution list will receive an email notifying them that it has been approved. When the user logs back into the Portal they will see that the status of the list has become active and they will be able to manage the distribution list going forward. If the list is rejected, they will receive an email notification saying that the distribution list was rejected. The user should contact their Local Administrator to query the rejection if necessary

Updated on 10/04/2019

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