Dynamic distribution list did not add member based on

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Dynamic distribution list did not add member based on

Calvin Goodman 86

I created few "Dynamic distribution lists" in EAC based on "Department" a week ago but not a single member has been added to any of this groups. I'm sure the department names are provided correctly. I also noticed the "Assigned" shown in "Member Type" column. Is it supposed to show "Dynamic"? I may have overlooked something simple. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks Calvin User's image

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Xuyan Ding - MSFT 7,601

Hi @Calvin Goodman ,

Have you checked the members of a dynamic distribution group by running the following PowerShell command? Won't show any members?

$FTE = Get-DynamicDistributionGroup -Identity "dynamic1"
Get-Recipient -RecipientPreviewFilter ($FTE.RecipientFilter)

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Try using PowerShell to create a dynamic distribution group that includes all mailbox users whose Department attribute has the value "Accounting" to see if it works. For reference: Use the Exchange Management Shell to create a dynamic distribution group.

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Calvin Goodman 86 Reputation points

2023-04-21T01:16:14.36+00:00

Hi Xuyan, Thanks for the reply. I was able to see the members in the PowerShell as you've suggested. Do you know the issue that the members are not shown in the group lists in Exchange Admin Center? Another follow-up question if you don't mind - some members on list display with object IDs instead of the full names. Any idea?
Xuyan Ding - MSFT 7,601 Reputation points

2023-04-21T10:20:06.7266667+00:00

Hi @Calvin Goodman ,

Do you know the issue that the members are not shown in the group lists in Exchange Admin Center?

In EAC, DDL does not display specific members.
When you send mail to these dynamic distribution groups, does the member receive it correctly? If they get it, there's nothing wrong with creating groups.

Another follow-up question if you don't mind - some members on list display with object IDs instead of the full names.

Microsoft has recently been phasing out changes to the way it handles names and user IDs, and when you pull group memberships using any account created after the change rolled out, the user ID may appear instead of a human-readable name. For reference: Change in naming convention of user’s Name parameter
Calvin Goodman 86 Reputation points

2023-04-21T13:30:47.3466667+00:00

Xuyan, Thank you again!

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