How to exclude a user from a Dynamic Distribution List

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HI&nbsp;We have a dynamic distribution list setup on Office365 that includes everyone with exchange mailboxes...&nbsp;We want to EXCLUDE a couple of people from this list. Anyone know how to do this?&nbsp;Thanks&nbsp;

vasilmichev · Answer

That will be a bit more complicated as you already have a clause in there that only includes User mailboxes. Doesn't mean it's not possible, you simply need to add another group, but be careful not to interfere with the existing filter. With the above in mind, all you need is a simple:
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-or (Name -eq "mail_contact_name")
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or better yet, use the address:
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-or (PrimarySmtpAddress -eq "mail@external.com")

chrishoardmvp · Answer

Should be able to do this by attribute. See article here

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Office-365/Exclude-a-single-E-mail-from-Dynamic-distribution-Group/td-p/281390

Hope that answers your question!

Best, Chris

pn1995 · Answer

ChrisHoardMVP&nbsp;thanks, we aren't using any attributes though to add users.&nbsp;How do we exclude a user? Can we not do it by there email address?&nbsp;There doesn't seam a option in the GUI - do we need to run some kind of powershell?&nbsp;If so anyone got a example&nbsp;Thanks

vasilmichev · Answer

You simply need to adjust the recipient filter for the group. For example, if you want to exclude a single user by name:
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((UsageLocation -eq 'Bulgaria') -and (Name -ne 'vasil'))
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You can use any other attribute accordingly. Or target groups of users based on common criteria.
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pn1995 · Answer

Thanks&nbsp;VasilMichev&nbsp;Sorry for the simple question, but how would I exclude a user called "test" were would i put that filter?&nbsp;Is it done in powershell ? if so what is the actually command?

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