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# Creating distribution lists
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You can create a distribution list that includes all of the people in a group (for example, Sales).

**To create a distribution list**

1. In the Amazon WorkMail web application, on the shortcut bar, choose the contacts icon.

1. In the navigation pane, under **My Contacts**, select the **Contacts** folder in which to add the new distribution list.

1. On the menu bar, choose **\+ New item**, **New distribution list**.

1. In the contents pane, for **Distribution list name**, enter a name for the distribution list. For example, **Sales**.

1. Under **Members**, choose **Add from address book** to add new members from the address book to the distribution list. Or you can choose **Add new member** to add a new contact to the distribution list.

1. Choose **Save and close**.

The distribution list is saved to your **Contacts**. To send an email message to the list, choose the **To** field when you compose your email message. Then choose **View**, **Contacts** and select the distribution list.