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JuJuB
Copper Contributor
Jan 28, 2026

Distribution List & Security Group

I need a group that is a distribution list (so we can send emails to members of the group) & a security group (so I can assign the group to intune policies).  How do I accomplish this?

I don't want to just create the security group as our memebers don't like to go to groups in Outlook to check for email, they rather have it in their inbox...

 

TIA,

J

admin
exchange
microsoft intune

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  • VasilMichev's avatar
    VasilMichev
    MVP
    Jan 29, 2026

    You can use Mail-enabled security groups. In Microsoft 365, these are created via the Exchange Admin Center, or in the M365 Admin Center > Teams & Groups > Active Teams & Groups > Security groups > Add a mail-enabled security group.

    • JuJuB's avatar
      JuJuB
      Copper Contributor
      Jan 29, 2026

      Thanks, I always thought these groups had to go to Groups in Outlook to view email... I see they don't.

      My other question is how do I allow one of our users to be an owner and add/remove members?  Do they need to have permissions for Admin/Exchange admin site? or is there another way?

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