The "Request a new mailing list" webtool

The url for the "Request a new mailing list" webtool is:

https://email.rutgers.edu/webtools/newlist/

This form must be filled out in order to request a Mailman mailing list. Because Rutgers requires you to have a unique RU NetID to own a Mailman list, you are required to login to verify your NetID before you can fill out a list request form.

The form requires you to give us seven pieces of information before we can create a mailing list for you.

Owner address:
The owner address will automatically have your username@rutgers.edu listed. This is because you had to login to get to the request form page. If you would like to add additional owners (including other email addresses you use) you will be able to make those changes after the list is created.

What steps are required for subscription:

• Email confirmation required
  This means that subscribers will have to confirm their subscription by responding to an email from Mailman.
• Require list administrator approval for subscriptions
  This means the Administrator will get an email from Mailman with the the subscriber's name and email addresss which they can then deny or approve.
• Both confirm and approve
  This means the subscriber will have to confirm their email and then Mailman will request approval from the Administrator. This option is recommended.

*Who can view subscription list:

• Anyone
  Allow anyone to view the list of subscribers.
• List members
  Allow subscribers to view the list of subscribers.
• List admin only
  Allow only list owners to view the subscribers. This option is recommended.

*Advertise this list when people ask what lists are on this machine:
Do you want this list advertised when people view all public Mailman lists hosted by Rutgers?

Do you want your list to be moderated:
Should all messages be held for moderation, meaning the list owner or moderator will have to approve messages before they will be forwarded to the list?

Action to take for postings from non-members:
Should mail from non-members be:

• Accepted
  Any message from anyone, anywhere, will go through to the list -- spammers love this option.
• Held
  An owner or moderator will have to accept or reject each message manually.
• Rejected
  The message will not go through, and Mailman will send a 'you are not allowed to send to this list' message to the sender. This option is recommended.
• Discard
  The message will not go through, and no notice will be sent to the sender.

Recomended Settings:
Rutgers has placed a (Recommended) tag on the options we think are best for a secure list for those not familiar with Mailman.