Add Distribution List
Create a classic Exchange Online distribution group
Description
Creates a classic distribution group in Exchange Online, optionally as a room list, with an owner, or open to external senders. Without an email address the alias at the default domain of the tenant is used.
Location
Organization → Mail → Add Distribution List
Full Runbook name
rjgit-org_mail_add-distribution-list
Details
Version
1.0.1
Required modules
RealmJoin.RunbookHelper (>= 0.8.9) ExchangeOnlineManagement (>= 3.9.2)
Schedulable
no
Permissions
Application permissions
Type: Microsoft Graph
Organization.Read.All
Reads the tenant's verified domains to pick the default domain for the SMTP address
Type: Office 365 Exchange Online
Exchange.ManageAsApp
Runs New-DistributionGroup in the app-only Exchange Online session
RBAC roles
Exchange Administrator
Required for the app-only Exchange Online session to create distribution groups
Parameters
Alias
Short name that becomes the part of the email address in front of the @ sign, for example MKTG for the marketing team.
Required
true
Default Value
Type
String
Portal display name
Alias
PrimarySMTPAddress
Address the group sends and receives with. Leave empty to use the alias at the default domain.
Required
false
Default Value
Type
String
Portal display name
Email address
GroupName
Name shown in the address book. Leave empty to use the alias.
Required
false
Default Value
Type
String
Portal display name
Group name
Owner
User who manages the members of the group. Leave empty for none.
Required
false
Default Value
Type
String
Portal display name
Group owner
Roomlist
Creates the group as a room list, so its rooms can be picked together in the Outlook room finder.
Required
false
Default Value
False
Type
Boolean
Portal display name
Create as a room list?
AllowExternalSenders
Lets people outside the organization send email to the group.
Required
false
Default Value
False
Type
Boolean
Portal display name
Allow external senders?
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