Obtain an index of the available mailing lists.

Syntax

LISTS

Description

The LISTS command returns an index describing the mailing lists that the mail server handles. This description may not give the names of each and every available mailing list; for such information use the DIRECTORY/LIST command. The index is, more often than not, a simple description of the mailing lists handled by the server. It may also describe any policies associated with the lists (e.g., who may subscribe, how to post to the list, etc.).

Error Messages

%MAILSERV-F-LSTNOTAVA, Index of lists is presently unavailable 
      

No mailing list index information is currently available. This may or may not be a temporary condition. Try using the DIRECTORY/LIST command in the meantime.

%MAILSERV-F-NOMAILLIST, mailing lists are not enabled 
      

The mail server is not configured to operate as a list server.

%MAILSERV-W-MAXPARM, too many parameters 
      

You supplied a parameter after the LISTS command. The LISTS command does not accept any parameters. Resend the command without any parameters.