How to log into SimpleLists (Email Distribution Lists) and manage your lists

🔐 Step-by-Step: Logging into SimpleLists

1. Go to the Login Page
   Open your browser and navigate to:
   👉 https://www.simplelists.com/app/login

2. Enter Your Credentials

   • Username: Your StarID email (e.g., ab1234cd@minnstate.edu)
   • Password: Your StarID password

3. Troubleshooting Login Issues

   • If you accidentally log in with a personal or alternate email (e.g., firstname.lastname@...You’ll be redirected to the subscriber view (simplelists.com/subs) and won’t see admin tools.
   • This often happens due to cached cookies in your browser.

4. Workaround for Admin Access

   • Open a private/incognito window in your browser.
   • Revisit the login page and sign in using your StarID@minnstate.edu credentials.
   • This ensures you access the admin dashboard.

🧭 Navigating the Admin Dashboard

1. Once logged in, look at the left-hand navigation menu.
2. Click on “Manage Lists”.
3. You’ll see a list of all the email lists you manage.
   • If you manage multiple lists, scroll to find the one you need.

➕ Adding Members to a List

1. Find the list you want to update and click “Members” under the Action column.
2. Click the “Add” button at the top.

Option 1: Add a Single Member

• Fill in:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • (Optional) Note about the member
• Click “Update” to save.

Option 2: Add Multiple Members

• Paste a list of email addresses (and optionally names) into the text box.
  • You can separate entries with commas, spaces, or line breaks.
  • Example:

    jane.doe@example.com John Smith <john.smith@example.com>
    

• Click “Add” when done.

Option 3: Upload a File

• Prepare a file (CSV or TXT) with member details.
• Upload it using the “Upload file” option.
• Click “Submit” to finish.

➖ Removing Members from a List

1. In the Members section of your list:
   • Use the checkboxes on the left to select the members you want to remove.
2. Click the “Remove Members” button at the top or bottom of the list.

🎥 Training Video

Training Video

🔄 Need to Modify Your List Settings?

To request changes to your list (e.g., list name, permissions, ownership):

👉 Submit a service request here:
https://services.stcloudstate.edu/TDClient/1919/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=45377

Submit a request for help