Step 3 - Create a Custom Recipient

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
To create a custom recipient
  1. Open the Active Directory Users and Computers window from Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools.
  2. Right-click Usersand selectNew, then selectContact.
  3. In the New Object - Contact window, type Journalingin theFirst namefield,Archivein theLast namefield.Journaling Archiveshould automatically populate in theFull namefield. TheDisplay namefield is optional. ClickNext.
  4. Select the Create an Exchange email addresscheck box. TheAliasfield should populate with theFull Namefrom the previous step. ClickModify.
  5. Select SMTP Addressin the New Email Address window. ClickOK.
  6. On the General tab of the Internet Address Properties window, enter the Journal Address in the Email addressfield. ClickOK.
    Note: The journaling address is unique to your organization. If you have not been provided with this address, contactVeritas Services & Support. Note: Make sure that you hide the journal recipient(s) from your Global Address List (GAL).
  7. The Internet Address Properties window closes and the new email address you created appears in the Emailfield of the New Object - Contact pop-up window. ClickNext.
  8. Click Finish. You have successfully created a custom recipient.
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