Hi, I have come to realize that a create password is required when a new list is created. This has got me puzzled and confused and would appreciate any info/help to educate me. As in the following example, a user XXX wants to create a new list LSTEST1. As a postmaster I can create it since only *I* know the the createpw in the sysvar local file. After creating it, XXX cannot modify the password, because listserv comes back saying he is not owner. XXX cannot create the new list since he does not know the createpw in sysvar local. Thanks Ratilal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * NRC SAMPLE LSTEST1 on xxx * * Review= Public Subscription= Open Send= (xxx) * Notify= Yes Reply-to= List,Respect Files= Yes * Validate= All commands Stats= Extended,Private * pw=lstest1 * Owner= xxx@nrcvm01 * -------------------------------------------------------------------------