IT-KB-130 · KB · SharePoint / IT
Shared Mailboxes and Distribution Lists
Owner Dana Whitfield · updated 2026-02-18
Department managers request shared mailboxes with the address, display name, owner and member list. Shared mailboxes need no license. Customer-facing addresses need a named owner who reviews membership quarterly.
Send the request with:
- Address and display name (for example scar@tallgrasspc.com, "Supplier Corrective Action")
- Owner (a manager) and members
- Whether members need Send As
IT creates it within 3 business days. External forwarding is not allowed.