Add or Remove Owner/Editor For a Distribution List in Outlook 365

Issue/Question

How do I add or remove an owner/editor from a distribution list that I own in Outlook 365?

Environment

  • Outlook 365

Resolution

  • Navigate to Outlook 365
  • Select the gear (settings) in the top right-hand side of the screen

  • Scroll down till you see Your app settings
  • Select Mail

  • Expand the General tab on the left-hand side

  • Find the area labeled Distribution groups I own
  • Double-click the name of the list you want to edit.

 Note: You could also highlight the distribuiton list and click the pencil. 

  • Click Ownership
  • Click the plus sign to add people to the list (see below for continued instructions)
  • To remove people select the person you want to remove and click the minus sign

The address book will pop up allowing you to search for people.

  • Search for the person you would like to add in the Search box and press enter or magnifying glass

  • Select the plus sign next to the name. Their name will appear at the top where it says members. 

  • Select Save once your done adding all the people. 
  • Select Save on the Ownership tab

Details

Article ID: 68777
Created
Tue 12/11/18 3:51 PM
Modified
Fri 4/5/24 4:21 PM