Creating and managing Microsoft 365 Groups and distribution groups for email and collaboration at Bowdoin.
How to add members, assign owners, remove members, and add external guests to a Microsoft 365 Group in Outlook for Windows and Outlook Online.
Bowdoin College staff and faculty can moderate Microsoft 365 distribution group messages from a mobile device by accessing the Outlook Web App in desktop mode using the Firefox browser.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a new Microsoft 365 Group in Outlook for Windows, including setting the group name, email address, privacy level, and adding initial members.
How to leave a Microsoft 365 Group in Outlook for Windows, Outlook Online, and the Outlook mobile app, including what to do if you cannot leave a group or want to stop receiving emails without fully leaving.
How to add or remove members from a Microsoft 365 Distribution Group you own in Outlook Online, using the Microsoft 365 admin portal for distribution groups.
Explains the difference between Microsoft 365 Groups and Microsoft 365 Distribution Groups at Bowdoin, including what each type can do, who can be a member, and how to request or create one.
To update a guest user's email address in a Microsoft 365 Group, the guest must be removed and re-invited using the new email, as direct email editing is not supported. After reinvitation, shared content may need to be re-shared and access permissions reviewed to ensure continuity.
How to send an email to a Microsoft 365 Group at Bowdoin, including how to find the group's email address and what to do if you receive a message rejection.