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Distribution Groups

Create and manage distribution groups and mail-enabled security groups.

Scope: Distribution groups and mail-enabled security groups

Permissions

  • Create, modify, and delete distribution groups
  • Manage group membership
  • Configure group delivery settings
  • Set group moderation and restrictions
  • Manage mail-enabled security groups

Common use cases

  • Group creation for departments or projects
  • Managing mailing lists
  • Email distribution management

Best practices

  • Implement naming conventions for groups
  • Set expiration policies for dynamic groups
  • Use Microsoft 365 Groups for collaboration features

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