Related Help Pages:
List Tools; Access and Use
Bounces: Causes, What to Do
Headers: Interpret, Key Lines
Terms and Definitions:
Bounce(d)
List mail that was not delivered or processed.
Return To:
List Administrator Help Pages
HelpDesk: Index of Help Pages
Still Need Help?
If you cannot find an answer,
contact the HelpDesk.
Accept List: What It Is, How to Use It
The accept list allows specific addresses to post messages to a mailing list. To add an address to the accept list, place each address on a separate line on the form. Then click on the "Submit changes" button. You can add comment lines to help you remember why you added someone to the accept list. Each comment line must start with a # symbol. For example, #alternate address for xxx@yyy.com.
Depending on the circumstances, the addresses on the accept list may or may not be subscribed to the mailing list. Common uses of the accept list are explained below.
- The accept list allows non-subscribed e-mail addresses to post messages to the list. These addresses do not receive mailings, however, which can be a benefit for subscribers with alternate or variant addresses. In some instances, the accept list may also include someone who periodically posts to the list, but who does not want to receive every message.
- Moderated lists use the accept list to define who can post without having the message reviewed by the administrator. This does not help administrators moderate individual subscribers; in that situation, you should use the reject list instead.
- If your list is gatewayed with an allied message board, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com must appear on your accept list, unless you are pre-screening posts from the message board. Click here for more information about gateways and pre-screening gatewayed posts.
Only addresses subscribed to the list or shown on the accept list can post messages. Messages from anyone else will be bounced to the list administrator for review.
Continued to:
Reject List: What It Is, How to Use It