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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.
  1. In the navigation bar, click
    Users
     >
    Distribution Lists
    .
  2. On the
    Distribution Lists
     screen, click
    New
     >
    Static
    .
  3. 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.
  4. 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
      .
      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.
    • 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
      .
  5. Click
    Save
    .