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Step 1

Log into your Zimbra admin account through https://mail.yourdomain.com:7071/ or your known server name.


Step 2

On Dashboard click on Manage (Left Hand Side menu)

Create a Distribution List or Mailing List in Zimbra mail server

 

 

Step 3

Under Manage Click on Distribution Lists.
While in Distribution Lists click on New (Under settings icon next to Help) at Right Hand Side of the panel

 Create a Distribution List or Mailing List in Zimbra mail server

Step 4

Under New, a popup interface will appear with options you are to fill in the areas as advised here
Major areas to fill in

  • List Name
  • Display Name
  • Add Members to this list - here you search from your already existing users.

NOTE: After a search double click or use add selected on that user to have him/her added in "List Members" section

Create a Distribution List or Mailing List in Zimbra mail server

 Click Next

Step 5

Setup your Distribution List on how you want users to be subscribed or unsubscribe.
Also adding a note of welcome is crucial

Create a Distribution List or Mailing List in Zimbra mail server

Click Next upto Owners

Step 6 - Add Owner

The distribution list must have an administrator to carry out different tasks of management.
NOTE: Recommended to have atleast 2 members to avoid any delays in any required approvals.

Create a Distribution List or Mailing List in Zimbra mail server

Congratulations your distribution list has been created. Well go ahead and test