Create a new mailing list in Sympa

1: Select domain and log in

• Go to https://sympa.uio.no
  • In the list of domains, select the e-mail domain you want the list to be created in. Send an e-mail to postmaster@usit.uio.no if you cannot find the desired domain.
  • Or go directly to the correct domain by going to https://sympa.uio.no/DOMAIN, for example https://sympa.uio.no/usit.uio.no.
• Log in with Feide and your UiO user.

2: Fill in the online form

• Choose the Create list button (or click the Request a List tab).
• Fill out the form. Remember that what you enter will be published online:
  • List name ¨C This is the name before the '@'. The name must consist of at least nine letters/numbers or contain a hyphen, '-'. See exceptions to this requirement.
  • List type ¨C the settings you want for the list. These can be changed by the administrator(s) afterwards. If you are unsure you should select Private Working Group Setup. See information about the different list types. 
  • Subject ¨C a one-line description of the list's purpose that will be published online - unless you choose a hidden list.
  • Audience ¨C Choose the one that best describes what the list will be used for.
  • Description ¨C Longer description of the list. This will also be published online.
  • Purpose ¨C Choose the option that best describes the purpose of the list. See more information about list purpose.

See overview of error messages about filling out the form.

If you have not changed the language in the menu on the left, the form is by default in English, but this has no bearing on which language the fields in the form are filled in. If you have questions or are unsure about any of the choices or fields you must fill in, contact postmaster@usit.uio.no.

If your list is either to be used as an official point of contact or it needs to receive e-mail with large attachments (over 8 MB), then you must also contact postmaster@usit.uio.no.

3: Postmaster processes the application

• Postmaster will then choose to either create the list you requested or to delete your request. You will be notified anyway.
• You can normally expect to receive a reply within 2 working days.

4: Adjust and control the settings

• When the list has been activated/approved, you will receive an email about this, and we recommend that you:
  1. Add more administrators, so that the list can be followed up even if an administrator is on holiday etc. 
  2. Go through the settings and make adjustments before adding members.
  3. Add members