User-defined, system-wide aliases are created through the CARS database system which is only available to users with an admin account. You must have access to the CARS database in order to create a system-wide alias. The creator of the alias is responsible for its maintenance and upkeep.

System-wide aliases are created and updated on the CARS/Jenzabar CX system. You can use the aliases from any email application.

Use system-wide aliases by typing in the email address ulist.aliasname@stedwards.edu.

To Access the System Wide Alias Menu

1. Use SecureCRT or SecureCRT and QuickMate to log into admin.stedwards.edu.
2. In the CARS database, press Shift-U (or click on U in QuickMate) for the Utility Menu.
3. At the Utility Menu, select Directories & E-Mail.
4. At the Directories & E-Mail Menu, select System Wide Alias.
5. Press the PF1 key to continue.
   Reminder:
   For Macintosh, use the "Clear" key on the keypad for PF1
   For PC users, use the F1 key for PF1

To Add an Alias

1. Press a for Add.
2. Fill in the alias name.
3. Fill in the description.
4. Fill in the Begin Date or accept default of today's date.
5. Fill in the End Date or accept default of one year from today.
6. Press ! to access the editor to type in the address list.
   • Type in addresses one per line.
   • Exit from editor in the usual manner. (Control X to exit from Pico)
7. Press PF1 to complete the add.
8. Press e to exit.
9. Press <Return> to go back to the "Directories & E-Mail" menu.

To Update an Alias
(Only the creator of the alias can update it!!)

1. Press q for Query.
2. Type in the information necessary to find the alias you wish to update.
3. Press PF1 to continue.
4. When you have the alias on your screen, press u for Update.
5. To update the address list, move your cursor to the Address List box and press ! to go into the editor.
6. Update the list and exit the editor as usual.
7. Press PF1 to complete the update.
8. Press e to exit.
9. Press <Return> to go back to the "Directories & E-Mail" menu.