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How to: Add Multiple Email Addresses to Distribution Groups in Microsoft 365
Introduction Microsoft 365 distribution groups provide an efficient way to send emails to multiple recipients using a single email address. However, there are situations where a distribution group needs multiple email addresses (also known as proxy addresses or aliases) perhaps to maintain backward compatibility with legacy email addresses, support different domains, or create easy-to-remember aliases for different departments. While the Microsoft 365 admin center allows you to create and manage distribution groups, it doesn't provide a way to add multiple email addresses to a distribution group through the web interface. This functionality requires using PowerShell, which gives administrators more control and automation capabilities. The Problem
How to: Add Multiple Email Addresses to Mail Contacts in Microsoft 365
Introduction Microsoft 365 administrators often need to add multiple email addresses to mail contacts. While the Microsoft 365 admin center provides a user-friendly interface for managing contacts, it has limitations when it comes to adding multiple email addresses to a single contact. This article explains the challenges administrators face and provides clear, up-to-date solutions for adding multiple email addresses to mail contacts in Microsoft 365. Problem Statement The Microsoft 365 admin center is designed for simplicity, which sometimes comes at the cost of advanced functionality. When using the Office 365 admin panel, you can only add a single email address to a mail contact. This limitation becomes problematic in scenarios where: