How to Add or Remove Owner/Editor for a Distribution List in Outlook 365

This article offers a detailed guide on how to add or remove an owner or editor for a distribution list in Outlook 365.

Issue/Question

How can I add or remove an owner or editor from a distribution list that I manage in Outlook 365?

Environment

• Outlook 365

Resolution

• Navigate to Outlook 365
• Select the gear icon (settings) located in the top right corner of the webpage.

• In the Settings menu, select the General option.
• Under the General option, select Distribution groups.

• To access your distribution list, click the link next to To manage distribution groups, visit this portal.

• Click the Groups I own header near the top of the webpage.
• Choose the name of the distribution list you wish to edit.

• In the side pane, click on the Members header.
• In the Members section, click on the View all and manage owners link to add or remove owners.
  • Note: Within the same area, you can click on the View all and manage members link to add or remove members.

• In the Owners section, click the button labeled Add owners.

• Enter the name of the person you want to add into the search box and press enter or click the magnifying glass icon.

• Select the person(s) you wish to add, then click the Add button at the bottom of the pane.

• Click the Save button after you have finished adding the person(s) you want.