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Glossary

MTA

Mail Transfer Agent. Generally the mail server you use to send/receive email.

MUA

Mail User Agent. The program you use to check your email. Also referred to as the email client.

Post

send send a message to a mailing list for distribution

Digest

many messages compiled into a single email, generally sent out once a day.

Subscribe

to add a address to a list

Unsubscribe

to delete a address from a list

Bounce

a undeliverable email that has been returned to a list

Archive

a collection of past list messages

Email Client

the program you use to check and send email.

VERP

Variable Envelope Return Paths, a inefficient method of sending list email but does handle bounces better. Not currently an option at Listserve.com.

Header

A part of email that is mostly hidden from you, the headers of a message contain a variety of information. Whenever you have an issue with email it's best to have the full headers available when you contact support.

Umbrella List

a list that has other lists as its members.

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