asked on

Outlook 2003 distribution lists - keep membership private

I have created several distribtuion lists in Outlook. When I send mail to these lists, by selecting them in the address book, the "to" address shows the distribution list. However, after the email has been sent, the actual email shows all of the members of the distribution list, most definitely not what I want.

Is there a way to protect these addresses? I am aware of sending the email to myself and BCCing the list, but it seems as though there should be a way to keep this DL private.

Thanks in advance.

sunray_2003

I only way that I know of is to put the DL in the BCC field and put your email in the TO field.

why doesnt it work for you ?

dnicksic

ASKER

It obviously can, but I've been told by a "power user" that I deal with that the DL only needs to be configured properly to work this way. I'm trying to make sure that there isn't a way to actually do it as I've been told.

sunray_2003

So what you are wanting is to put the DL is the TO field or CC field in such a way that recipients should not be able to see the other email address ?

dnicksic

ASKER

Exactly

sunray_2003

check if you can follow this
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20414150/Distribution-List-in-the-TO-Field.html

SR

sunray_2003

Most of the recommendations here are to put DL in the BCC .
however you can use third party like this
http://www.group-mail.com/

dnicksic

ASKER

I had previously seen the link in EE, and was already aware of the capability. The group mail product is probably excellent, but overkill for my 15 person list.

SR, thanks for your work, you've offered a number of solutions. Here I am being illogical with binary devices....it just seems like there should be a way to do this with Outlook.

I'll let others comment, but will probably award to you for your efforts.

Thanks

DN

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

sunray_2003

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

sunray_2003

dnicksic,

I shall ask Karen (PE of this TA) one of the best Outlook experts to take a look at this Q.
Hang on

SR

SOLUTION