QUESTION: I would like to add some text that will be automatically included on messages sent from my mailing list. How can I do so? ANSWER: Unlike legacy ezmlm lists, ezmlm-idx lists include the ability to add a footer to each outgoing message ("...

_NOTE: The easiest way to create and maintain your mailing lists is to use your CNC [1]. Once logged in, click on Mailing Lists. From there, you can easily manage your subscribers and lists._ The following explains how to work with your lists manual...

QUESTION: I've discovered that even though my ezmlm list is set up to be announcement only from this address, someone was able to post to the list by sending to the list address! How can I be sure that no one except for the list owner can send to my ...

AOL has had a spam policy in place for some time now that allows users of their services to report and file spam complaints for the email they receive. It is believed that many of the spam complaints that are lodged are actually unintentional, such as ...

QUESTION: Is there a max size limit for messages sent to mailing lists? ANSWER: There is a maximum limit of 1,400,000 bytes (approximately 1.3 MB) for each mailing list message sent from the FutureQuest servers. This includes messages sent via ezmlm...

QUESTION: I'm wondering if I can change the interval for sending out a digest for my mailing list(s). I understand that the interval is 48 hours or some number of messages or kilobytes. It's too long for my purposes, and would like to shorten it to som...

QUESTION: Must I use the system mailing list script, ezmlm, or can I install and use my own? Am I likely to encounter difficulties in mailing from my own mailing list script due to anti-spam filters on the server or any other problems? ANSWER: We...

The FutureQuest Terms of Service [1] require that all mailing lists be operated under a Confirmed Opt-In subscription process. Confirmed Opt-In is a process by which email addresses are subscribed to a mailing list only after careful measures have been...

QUESTION: What would be the easiest way to export my current subscribers from my ezmlm list? ANSWER: The easiest way for you to download the list would be by using the Mailing Lists Manager in your CNC [1]. After logging in to your CNC [2] panel, cl...

QUESTION: I used the CNC to create my mailing list but it's not working. When someone tries to subscribe they receive the following error message: Sorry. Although I'm listed as a best-preference MX or A for that host, it isn't in my control/locals...

QUESTION: I would like to use my Internally Redirected (IR) domain for an EZ-MLM mailing list, but it doesn't seem to work. I get the following error: Sorry. Although I'm listed as a best-preference MX or A for that host, it isn't in my control/local...

Mailing lists can be a useful tool in promoting your web site and its products and/or services. However, as a Site Owner, it is extremely important to familiarize yourself with proper mailing list management practices in order to try to prevent spam [1] c...

If you are using FutureQuest's pre-installed mailing list software (ezmlm-idx), the Log file for the mailing list will show whether a subscriber's email address was added to the list as a result of the subscriber completing ezmlm's Confirmed Opt-in [1] pr...

The Easy Mailing List Manager (ezmlm/idx) is pre-installed on every Full Package [1] from FutureQuest [2]. Using ezmlm-idx, you can create Announcement Lists or Discussion Lists. Announcement Lists are intended for one-way broadcasting of informatio...

MANY CUSTOMIZATIONS CAN BE MADE TO YOUR EZMLM-IDX MAILING LISTS BY USING THE CNC MAILING LISTS MANAGER. For example, the CNC [1] makes it easy to modify the subject lines and body text of your administrative messages, add a subject prefix to all messag...

QUESTION: I have a moderated discussion list. I have two moderators on this list. When I send an email to the list from my email address, which is listed as a moderator, I receive the confirmation email as I should. However, when the other moderator se...

QUESTION: When I receive a moderation request for my ezmlm-idx mailing list, the message appears to be From the 'reject' email address - I would think it should show as From the 'accept' email address. When I reply to it, it does appear to accept the e...

The ezmlm Batch Confirmation Subscriber Script is used to confirm subscription request of persons who have requested to be added to your mailing list, by way of a method other than the subscription tools provided by the FutureQuest Mailing List Softwar...

QUESTION: I sent two messages to my list and neither included the footer text that I have enabled for the list. One of the messages was plain text and included a .doc file attachment. The other was HTML. Why don't I see the trailer text on either ...

An un/subscribe form generator for each ezmlm-idx list is available within the CNC (see "List Options" on the Mailing List Properties screen for the mailing list). Legacy ezmlm lists would need to use the form generator below. You may use this form to ...