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In brief; The process is as described below;
In brief; The process is as described below;
# On the '''Announcement Date''' a [[Vital Communities List Migration/01-move-announcement|notice that the list is moving]] is sent to the existing list, containing details for how to opt-out and the closing date of the existing list (typically 7 calendar days)
# On the '''Announcement Date''' a notice that the list is moving is sent to the existing list, containing details for how to opt-out and the closing date of the existing list (typically 7 calendar days) ([[Vital Communities List Migration/01-move-announcement|Sample Announcement]])
#* List Administrators will [[Vital Communities List Migration/02-list-administrator-review|receive a separate announcement]] with additional steps to take before the closing date
#* List Administrators will receive a separate announcement with additional steps to take before the closing date ([[Vital Communities List Migration/02-list-administrator-review|Sample Admin Announcement]])
#* Existing list subscribers opt-out by unsubscribing from the existing list before the '''Cutover Date'''
#* Existing list subscribers opt-out by unsubscribing from the existing list before the '''Cutover Date'''
# On the '''Cutover Date''' [[Vital Communities List Migration/03-closure-announcement|another notice will be sent]] to the remaining list members, stating that the list will be closing at the end of the day.
# On the '''Cutover Date''' another notice will be sent to the remaining list members, stating that the list will be closing at the end of the day. ([[Vital Communities List Migration/03-closure-announcement|Sample Closing Announcement]])
#* The existing list will be moved to '''moderated mode''', so no posts will be passed to subscribers. New posts to the existing list will receive an [[Vital Communities List Migration/05-old-list-autoresponse|auto-response stating the list has moved]] and where to find the new list.
#* The existing list will be moved to '''moderated mode''', so no posts will be passed to subscribers. New posts to the existing list will receive an auto-response stating the list has moved and where to find the new list. ([[Vital Communities List Migration/05-old-list-autoresponse|Sample Autoresponse]])
# Subscribers will be migrated, including list delivery preferences, will be imported. A [[Vital Communities List Migration/04-uvlists-welcome-message|welcome message containing additional information]] about the list, moderators and how to get help will be sent.
# Subscribers will be migrated, including list delivery preferences, will be imported. A welcome message containing additional information about the list, moderators and how to get help will be sent. ([[Vital Communities List Migration/04-uvlists-welcome-message|Sample Welcome Message]])


[[Category:Mailing lists]] [[Category:List Migration]]
[[Category:Mailing lists]] [[Category:List Migration]]