Requesting and Managing a Google Listserv Account

This guide outlines the steps for University employees to request a new Google Listserv account and manage its members.

Prerequisites

To manage a Listserv account (add or remove users), you must have an active @go account. Don't have one? Please see: UM Gmail for Employees

Next Steps

Complete the Google Listserv Account service request. (You must be signed in with your webID to view the request.)
Once requested, please allow 2 business days for your request to be completed. You will receive a follow-up confirmation letting you know when your listserv has been completed or if there are any issues.

Managing Your Listserv Users

Once the IT Helpdesk creates your group, you will receive a confirmation message. You can then manage your group's roster directly through the Google Groups dashboard.

How to Add Members

Go to groups.google.com and sign in using your @go.olemiss.edu email address.
Click the name of your group from the dashboard.
On the left navigation menu, click Members.
At the top of the page, click Add members.
Enter the email addresses of the people you want to add.
Optionally, type a welcome message to be included in the email notification.
Click Add members to finalize.

How to Remove Members

Go to groups.google.com and sign in using your @go.olemiss.edu email address.
Click the name of your group from the dashboard.
On the left navigation menu, click Members.
Check the box next to each member you need to remove.
Click Remove member at the top right of the list.

Sending Messages to the Group

To distribute a message to your roster, enter [groupName]@listserv.olemiss.edu in the recipient field of your email client. Your message will automatically distribute to all current members of that group if you are setup as an approved sender for this group.