¶ How to access the mailing list web interface
This guide explains how to create a Mailman account and sign in to the mailing list web interface.
¶ Open the mailing list web interface
Open one of the following URLs in your browser:
Both URLs lead to the same Mailman (Postorious) web interface.
¶ Sign in
- Click the Sign In link in the top navigation bar to reach the Sign-In page.
- Enter your email address and password on the Sign-In page.
- Click the Sign In button.
Do not enter your May First username and password when signing in to Mailman. Instead, use the email address associated with your mailing list subscription.
After signing in, you will be able to access any mailing lists associated with that email address.
To learn more about Mailman accounts and mailing list roles, see About mailing lists at May First.
¶ Create a Mailman account
If you do not already have a Mailman account, create one using the email address associated with your mailing list subscriptions or administrative roles.
Even if you are already a subscriber, moderator, or owner, you must create a Mailman account before you can access list settings through the web interface.
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Click Sign Up in the top navigation bar.
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Enter email address.
ℹ Use the address already associated with your mailing list subscriptions or administrative roles. -
Choose a username.
This username is used only for Mailman and is not connected to other May First services. -
Enter a password.
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Confirm your password.
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Click Sign Up.
After signing in, you can access any mailing lists where that email address has been granted permissions.
¶ Change or reset your password
If you know your current password, sign in, click your profile icon in the upper-right corner, then select Account → Change Password.
If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot Password on the sign-in page and follow the instructions sent to the email address associated with your Mailman account.
¶ Find your mailing list
After signing in:
- Mailman should open to the https://a.lists.mayfirst.org/mailman3/postorius/lists/ page by default
- You can also click Lists from the navigation bar to reach this page at anytime.
Lists where you are a member, moderator, or owner will appear on this page.
To learn more about mailing list permissions and roles, see About mailing lists at May First.
¶ Open list settings
After signing in, select your mailing list to view its settings and management options.
