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How to create a group
There are 3 steps to starting a new JISCMail group. Following the menu to the right-hand side of the page, the steps are:
- Check that the characteristics of the proposed group meet the criteria.
- [Optional] Make a note of up to 5 categories for your group to be placed in.
- Fill out the new group request form. When choosing the type of group you want, the terms 'public', 'restricted' and 'private' are defined as follows:
Public |
Restricted |
Private |
| Anyone can join the group | Membership is added by the group Owner(s) | Membership is added by the group Owner(s) |
| Anyone can send messages to the group, although non-members will need to confirm their email as a safe-guard against spam | Only members can send messages to the group | Only members can send messages to the group |
| The group will have a web page where archive messages will be visible to anyone (non-members included), this will include a files area | The group will have a web page where archive messages will be visible to anyone (non-members included), this will include a files area | The group will have a web page where archive messages are visible to members only, this will include a files area. |
| Any member performing an automatic reply will be sending it back to the group for circulation | Any member performing an automatic reply will be sending it back to the originator of the initial message | Any member performing an automatic reply will be sending it back to the originator of the initial message |
| The group will be made available on the JISCMail A-Z, Category and search pages | The group will be made available on the JISCMail A-Z, Category and search pages | The group will NOT be made available on the JISCMail A-Z, Category and search pages |
New group requests are automatically sent to the Helpline where they will be actioned within 3 working days (although normally you will receive them more promptly than this).
Note: If the group name you choose has already been taken we will contact you to discuss a suitable alternative.
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