Add Distribution List

Create a classic distribution group

Description

Creates a classic Exchange Online distribution group with optional owner configuration. If no primary SMTP address is provided, the default verified domain is used.

Location

Organization → Mail → Add Distribution List

Full Runbook name

rjgit-org_mail_add-distribution-list

Permissions

Application permissions

• Type: Microsoft Graph

  • Organization.Read.All

• Type: Office 365 Exchange Online

  • Exchange.ManageAsApp

RBAC roles

• Exchange administrator

Parameters

Alias

Mail alias (mail nickname) for the distribution group.

Property	Value
Required	true
Default Value
Type	String

PrimarySMTPAddress

Optional primary SMTP address for the distribution group.

Property	Value
Required	false
Default Value
Type	String

GroupName

Optional display name for the distribution group; defaults to the alias.

Property	Value
Required	false
Default Value
Type	String

Owner

Optional owner who can manage the group.

Property	Value
Required	false
Default Value
Type	String

Roomlist

If set to true, the distribution group is created as a room list.

Property	Value
Required	false
Default Value	False
Type	Boolean

AllowExternalSenders

If set to true, the group can receive email from external senders.

Property	Value
Required	false
Default Value	False
Type	Boolean

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