Assistance needed to change the moderator, owner, or editor of a list / LISTSERV
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Problem
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How do I change the moderator, owner, or editor of an auto-populated LISTSERV list that I manage?
- How do I change the moderator, owner, or editor of an auto-populated LISTSERV list that I do not manage?
Scope
- If you are the manager of the list, you can change the owner, editor, and moderator of your managed list by editing the LISTSERV header within the LISTSERV web interface
- Execution of this procedure is recommended only for users who are comfortable with the format of the LISTSERV header, including keywords and their parameters
- If you are not the manager of the list or you do not feel confident in making the changes on your own, simply call and submit a request for assistance
Resolution
I manage the LISTSERV list
- Execution of this procedure is recommended only for users who are comfortable with the format of the LISTSERV header, including keywords and their parameters
- To access your managed list, go to Miami's LISTSERV web site
- If prompted, log in to the list using the email address with which you are subscribed and your LISTSERV password
- In the List Management Dashboard, click the Self Only link in the Search Options section to see only the lists that you own
- A table containing the lists you own will appear in the Dashboard for <UniqueID>@MiamiOH.edu section of your web interface
- In the left column of the table, click the Configure link beneath the list name
- In the List Configuration <listname> page, click the Edit Manually link on the right side of the page
- When the List Header appears on the left side of your page, click inside the multi-line box to begin editing the header in its raw state
- Edit the content within the box as you would within a regular text editor
- To delete an owner, editor, or moderator, highlight the given line and tap the delete key on your keyboard
- To replace an owner, editor, or moderator, type over their UniqueID and their first and last name in parentheses
- To add an owner, editor,or moderator, enter one of the following commands:
- Editor= UniqueID@MiamOH.edu (FIRST NAME LAST NAME)
- Moderator= UniqueID@MiamOH.edu (FIRST NAME LAST NAME)
- Owner= UniqueID@MiamOH.edu (FIRST NAME LAST NAME)
- Click Save
- To start over, click Revert to reload your header information
I do not manage the LISTSERV list
- Contact IT Help by phone at 513-529-7900 or by live chat at MiamiOH.edu/ITChat to request assistance with changing the moderator, owner, or editor of a LISTSERV
- Provide the following information:
- Name of the LISTSERV
- Role(s) to change
- UniqueID and full name of the person affected
User
- Miami University Community
System
For internal use
Details
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Article ID:
17472
Created
Sun 10/16/16 12:54 PM
Modified
Wed 4/22/26 11:17 PM