Create a static distribution list
To create a static distribution list, you must have at least one of the following roles: Alert Manager, Advanced Alert Manager, Distribution List Manager, Enterprise Administrator, Organization Administrator, or Basic Administrator.
- In the navigation bar, click Users > Distribution Lists.
- On the Distribution Lists screen, click New > Static.
- On the New Distribution List screen, enter values in the following fields in the Basic Info section:
- Name: Enter a unique and easily identifiable name for the distribution list. The distribution list name has a 128 character limit.
- Common Name: This field automatically populates based on the text entered into the Name field, but you can override it with a different name. The distribution list common name has a 128 character limit.
- Type: This field cannot be edited.
- Description: Optionally, enter details about the distribution list that will enable other operators to decide if the distribution list should be included in their alert.
- Folder: Optionally, click Select and then drill down into the folder hierarchy to select the location to store the distribution list in. If you do not click the link, the distribution list will appear at the top level of the folder hierarchy.
- Add users to your distribution list in the Distribution List Members section.
- To add individual users, in the Members section, click Modify. Enabled users who can be added are displayed on the Users screen. Select the check boxes beside the names of the users to add, and then click Add Selected.
Note:
- Users who are subscribed to the current organization are indicated by a
. These users can be included in the distribution list, but do not have access to the following mobile app advanced features: Emergencies, Check In / Check Out, Reports, and Tracking.
- You can add users to the distribution list based on the User Last Updated Source attribute. For more information, see Create a static distribution list based on the User Last Updated Source attribute.
- Users who are subscribed to the current organization are indicated by a
- To import users, in the Members section, click Import File. On the Import Users window, click Browse to select a .csv file and then click Import.
- To add an existing distribution list, in the Nested Static Lists section, click Modify. On the Nested Static Lists screen, select the lists you want to add and then click Add Selected.
- To add individual users, in the Members section, click Modify. Enabled users who can be added are displayed on the Users screen. Select the check boxes beside the names of the users to add, and then click Add Selected.
- Click Save.