I have local defined as '*.SYR.EDU,SU*' in LOCAL SYSVARS. Users with addresses in the *.SYR.EDU domain are denied subscriptions to lists with Service= Local in the list header. These lists do not include a definition of Local in their headers. I thought the definition of local in LOCAL SYSVARS provided the default definition of local in a list header. I know I'm missing something but what? Glenn A. Malling (NETMAN@SUVM) or [log in to unmask] Computing & Network Services +1 (315)-443-4111 Machinery Hall Syracuse University Syracuse, New York 13244