Overview
The University of Idaho has relied on the Mailman listserv software to manage large mailing lists for the past few decades. There are now a number of alternatives that are easier to use and provide increased functionality. If you are a Mailman list owner, please contact us for assistance in migrating to one of these alternative options.
Warning
The Mailman service is considered a legacy service and no new Mailman lists are being created.
Alternatives
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams provides a full featured communication service for both real-time meetings and text-based conversations. It includes a Microsoft 365 Group that can be used for bulk email communication. It can be moderated and is a direct replacement for many Mailman features.
Microsoft 365 Groups
Microsoft 365 Groups are an underlying component of the Microsoft Teams infrastructure. It is a good option for when email only options are enough and a full Microsoft Team is not required. These Groups provide an @groups.uidaho.edu email address and have a shared Exchange Online mailbox for message archiving.
Mail-Enabled Groups
Mail-Enabled Groups are a replacement for one-way mass communication. If you maintain a large distribution list and need to send out moderated email messages this is an easy alternative. It does not provide a web-accessible archive but an archive mailbox can be included if necessary.
Migration
To migrate your Mailman list:
- Contact us using the "Request Service" link and include the current Mailman list name and which service you would like to start using.
- The recipient lists and moderation settings will be migrated.
- Mailman archives will be saved but cannot be exported to the new service.
- The existing email address can be redirected to the new alternative service.
Warning: the ability to use self-service subscribe and unsubscribe will no longer be available after the migration. If you require this feature please let us know.