How to create a mailing list in cPanel

What is a mailing list?

A mailing list is a group of email addresses with one shared address. When you send a message to that shared address, everyone in the group gets a copy. It is like a class noticeboard. One note reaches all the students.

cPanel uses a tool called Mailing Lists for this. It may not be on every plan. Ask Hostvento support if you cannot see it. Also note that a mailing list is not for spam. Only add people who agreed to get your messages.

Before you start

• Have an email domain on your hosting account.
• Collect the addresses you want to add.
• Pick a name for the list, such as news.

Create the list

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the Email section, click Mailing Lists.

   

3. Type a name in the List Name box.
4. Choose your domain from the Domain menu.
5. Type a password for the list. You need it to manage the list later.
6. Choose the access type. Public lets anyone see the list. Private hides it. Private is usually better.
7. Click Add Mailing List.

Your list address is now news@yourdomain.com.

Add people

1. In the Mailing Lists page, find your list.
2. Click Add Delivery.
3. Pick Add Members or type the addresses. Put one address on each line.
4. Click Add Members.

You can also click Modify to remove people or change the settings.

Send a message

1. Open your email program or Webmail.
2. Write a new message.
3. In the To box, type your list address.
4. Send it. Everyone on the list gets it.

Good to know

• Sending lots of mail can hit limits on your hosting. Ask Hostvento support what the limits are.
• Remove addresses that bounce. A bounce is a message that comes back because the address is wrong.
• Add an unsubscribe note to your messages.

Quick recap

• A mailing list sends one message to many people.
• Open Mailing Lists in cPanel and click Add Mailing List.

  

• Add members with Add Delivery.
• Send to the list address.