Add user or contact to Microsoft 365 distribution group

Distribution groups are used to distribute messages to a specific set of users in Microsoft 365. The absence of bulk group handling capability in Microsoft 365 calls for a user-friendly solution that helps in saving time and caters to the need of organizations with huge workforce.

Distribution group management with M365 Manager Plus

With M365 Manager Plus' distribution group management capabilities, technicians can,

• Create distribution groups in bulk.
• Create distribution groups in bulk.
• Modify Send As and Send on Behalf permissions of groups.
• Add or remove group members in bulk.

The advantage of using M365 Manager Plus to manage distribution group members is that multiple members can be added and removed from multiple groups at a single go.

Steps to add users to distribution groups in bulk using M365 Manager Plus

1. Go to the Management tab.
2. Navigate to Azure Active Directory -> Group Management in the left pane.
3. Under Group Member Management category choose, Modify Distribution Group Members.
4. From the Add to groups drop-down, select the groups to which members must be added. Multiple groups can be selected. (Use the Remove from groups drop-down, if you want to remove group members. Members can be added and removed simultaneously)
5. Select the users to be added either manually or by uploading a CSV file populated with required details.
6. Click on Apply.

Click here to read more about other management capabilities provided by M365 Manager Plus. You can download the 30-day free trial of M365 Manager Plus to try the tool for yourself.