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title: How to create a mailing list in Direct Admin
description: "# How to Create a Mailing List in DirectAdmin DirectAdmin includes a built-in mailing list tool (powered by Majordomo) for sending messages to a group of subscribers — useful for internal team lists, announcement groups, or discussion lists. **Note**: This…"
url: "https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-mailing-list-in-direct-admin/"
updated: "2026-08-13"
category: DirectAdmin
---

# How to create a mailing list in Direct Admin

# How to Create a Mailing List in DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin includes a built-in mailing list tool (powered by Majordomo) for sending messages to a group of subscribers — useful for internal team lists, announcement groups, or discussion lists.

**Note**: This is a basic listserv tool for group email distribution, not a marketing/newsletter platform. If you need templates, unsubscribe compliance, and delivery analytics for customer email campaigns, a dedicated email marketing service (like Mailchimp or Constant Contact) is a better fit.

## How to Create a Mailing List

 To create mailing lists, you need to scroll down on the DirectAdmin page.

1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222
2. Click on **Mailing Lists** (under **E-Mail Manager**)
3. Click on the **Create Mailing Lists** button
4. Enter the name of the new mailing list
5. Click the **Create** button
6. Once the list has been created, click on the **Pencil** icon (far right side)
7. Configure the list to fit your needs:

- - **Who can post** — restrict posting to admins only, or allow any subscribed member to send messages.
  - **Subscribe/unsubscribe permissions** — control whether members can join or leave the list themselves
  - **Digest mode** — send messages individually as they arrive, or batch them into a periodic digest email.

Need to manage subscriber lists directly or troubleshoot delivery issues? Contact our support team for help with your specific list setup.