DIST_ALLOWED_USERS
Platforms
All
Abstract
A space-separated list of non-POSTMASTER users who are to be allowed to use DISTRIBUTE. SEE DETAILS.
Example
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z/VM: |
DIST_ALLOWED_USERS = 'joe@unix.host.com alma@univ.edu' |
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Unix: |
DIST_ALLOWED_USERS="joe@unix.host.com alma@univ.edu" export DIST_ALLOWED_USERS |
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Windows: |
DIST_ALLOWED_USERS=joe@unix.host.com alma@univ.edu |
Details
A security validation feature exists to secure the DISTRIBUTE command from use by spammers.
Only a user defined in POSTMASTER or in DIST_ALLOWED_USERS may issue the DISTRIBUTE command, and the DISTRIBUTE command must be validated with that user's personal LISTSERV password.
Default Value
Not set (null value).
Wildcards
Not allowed.
See also