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Subscriptions to Lists via Mail
Subscribe request
- Send mail to the list manager to subscribe.
- Receive a “cookie” mail; send confirmation.
- Receive a “welcome” mail.
Unsubscribe request
Help or reminder request
- Provides instructions and/or your password.
Notes:
Subscribe/unsubscribe messages may be sent to a special address or with a command (e.g.: “subscribe” on a line by itself).
A cookie mail requests confirmation by replying to a special address or replying with a certain long string in the title / body.
The welcome mail normally includes instructions (“help!”) on how to manage your subscription via e-mail and perhaps a password.