How do I give permission to send an email to a distribution group in Exchange 2013?

Use the EAC to assign a user permission to send email from a group

  1. In the EAC, navigate to Recipients > Groups.
  2. In the list of groups, click the group that you want to assign send as permissions for, and then click Edit .
  3. On the group properties page, click Group Delegation.
  4. To assign permissions to delegates, click Add.

Can you send email from a mail-enabled security group?

Settings. Under General settings section, select the checkbox Allow external senders to email this group if you want to allow the external users to send email to this group.

Can you send as a distribution group in Exchange 2013?

We can assign Send As and Send on Behalf permissions on distribution groups, dynamic distribution groups, and mail-enabled security groups to allow delegates to send messages as a group or on behalf of the group.

What is a mail-enabled distribution group?

Mail-enabled universal distribution groups (also called distribution list groups) can be used only to distribute messages. Mail-enabled universal security groups (also called security groups) can be used to distribute messages and to grant access permissions to resources.

How do I give permission to send an email from a distribution group?

Allow members to send email on behalf of a group Select Settings > Edit manage delegates. In the Add a delegate section, enter the email address of the user that you would like to have Send as access. Select Permission Type as Send on behalf from the drop-down. Select Save changes.

What is the difference between a mail enabled security group and a distribution list?

Distribution groups are used for sending email notifications to a group of people. Security groups are used for granting access to resources such as SharePoint sites. Mail-enabled security groups are used for granting access to resources such as SharePoint, and emailing notifications to those users.

What is the difference between distribution list and distribution group?

Both Office 365 groups and distribution lists can be used to send emails. Use a distribution list if you only need to send emails. If you need additional collaboration features, use the groups.

How do I send an email to a distribution group?

Outlook

  1. Open Outlook desktop client.
  2. Compose a New Email. Click the From field and select Other email address. If you do not see the From field, navigate to Options and select From in the Show fields section.
  3. Select the Distribution List address from the Global Address List.
  4. Send the email.

What is the difference between a group and a distribution list?