> Put the word QUIET before the ADD command (e.g. quiet add list-name > e-mail-address). Then they wouldn't get the welcome message either :(( You'll have to go to your list's MAILTPL find and put .QQ after: >>> ADD1 if your host is using 1.8d .. the easiest way to do this is via the web interface.. mail templates .. look for the one called ADD1 ...Cleo [log in to unmask]