====== Zimbra Distribution Lists ======

E-Mail distribution lists are a great way to help mail admins manage their mailboxes and conserve resources.

Distribution lists are generally a one way thing: you **send a message to a single address and the message is copied to all members** of the distribution list.  However, with a bit of additional permissions configuration, users can **send as** a distribution list 'identity' as well (if this functionality is desired).

Distribution lists can often be used **instead of creating one or more additional e-mail accounts**, saving time and money.

Zimbra Distribution Lists can be administered right from the Zimbra Web Client (**Contacts -> Distribution Lists**).

<note important>Only **Distribution List Owners** can **modify** distribution lists **from the Zimbra Web Client**.</note>

<note tip>The default for new Distribution Lists **allows anyone to send to the distribution list**.  You must be an Owner of the distribution list to be able to modify this using the ZWC.</note>

{{ :internet:mail:zimbra:zimbra_dl_properties.png?direct&750 |Limit Who Can Send to a DL Using ZWC}}

===== Create DL of All Local Users =====

:!: Edit the terms to exclude whatever you desire excluded.  Include this at a minimum: ''virus-quarantine|spam|galsync|ham''.

Copy the results of:

<file>
su - zimbra
zmprov -l gaa | grep -v -E 'virus-quarantine|spam|galsync|ham|smtpuser|support|admin' | sort
</file>

Then, in Zimbra Admin, create or edit a Distribution List, paste the copied addresses, click ''add'' then click ''save''.

===== Create a DL of All Domain Users =====

<file>
su - zimbra
zmprov -l gaa yourdomain.tld | grep -v -E 'virus-quarantine|spam|galsync|ham|smtpuser|support|admin' | sort
</file>