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# Add Distribution List

### 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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