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The MailMan web interface allows you to visit a mail list server and find out about the lists that the server hosts. Keep in mind, however, that Mailmail will not show you lists that the managers have opted to keep private. Some manager of lists would prefer that their list isn't visible to every visitor on the internet, and so you might need to know the specific name of the list. Normally, in these circumstances you will be invitied to join the special group with a link sent to you through your email.

To access the directory of lists tell your web browser to go to:
http://maillists.cfbt.com/mailman/listinfo

Note that for the purposes of this document we will be working with a mail list that is named "demo."

It is important that you understand how to get to a mail list's information page as that is the gateway through which all mailman features are accessed. When you join a list or are added to the list membership by the owner the list manager software automatically sends you a note telling you the URL that you need to go to in order to access the information page. On most lists the list manager will also send you a monthly reminder with the web address of the list information screen. If you have difficulty finding the location of the information page for a particular list you should contact the list owner or the information services department.