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Subscribing and Unsubscribing to a Listserv

Last modified 2/14/2022

Before you can participate in a listserv, you must subscribe to it. When you no longer want to receive listserv emails, you must unsubscribe from it.

How to Subscribe to a Listserv

Users will not need to be logged in for subscribing.

  1. After navigating to Listerv at https://listserv.ilstu.edu/, click on the Subscribe button subscribe .
  2. Click on the Arrow next to the ISU logo to expand the list of tabs.
  3. Click on Search Archives to get to the Search Page (Figure 1).

    Figure 1:
    search archives option to subscribe
  4. Select the Related Listserv from the given list of options (the page will refresh to reflect the list that has been selected).
  5. Next, click the three slashes symbol next to the list name (along the right side of the interface) and then click Subscriptions.
    This will load a screen with fields used for entering an email address and their name.
  6. Click Subscribe/OK.

How to Unsubscribe from a Listserv

  1. Go to https://listserv.ilstu.edu/ and sign in with your Illinois State email address and password.
  2. Expand the List Management tab.
  3. Scroll through the list and locate the listserv you wish to unsubscribe from.
  4. To unsubscribe yourself from the listserv, click the associated tan-colored button with people on it unsubscribe.
  5. You will be brought to a Subscribe or Unsubscribe page for the listserv. Enter your e-mail address and name and click Unsubscribe.

You may receive an email message confirming your removal from the listserv. If you receive a confirmation email, read it carefully and follow its instructions. These confirmation instructions (if any) vary from listserv to listserv.


Still Need Assistance? 

For Technical Assistance, Submit a Help Ticket, or contact the Technology Support Center by calling (309) 438-4357, or by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu. 

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