Can an @maine.edu gmail account be used to send bulk messages?

No, you cannot use your @maine.edu Gmail account to send bulk messages. See options for sending bulk messages below.

Detailed Information

Bulk email can be sent by faculty and staff using one of the methods below:

• Ad-hoc Listserv list: Upload the list of email addresses to listserv and then send the email. To create your own Listserv: Requesting a Listserv List
• Google Groups: Distribute emails to group members. To create your own Google Group: How To Create A Google Group
• Mail merge program (IT cannot recommend a particular program): There is no limit as long as you don't customize the mail per user (that is, you send the same mail file to many users). Many mail merge programs support this. If you send individual emails to each user, you will be limited to sending a few thousand per hour.
• Commercial email sender like Constant Contact, Emma, Mailchimp, etc.

For more information:

• Gmail sending limits in Google Workspace (External Link) (may change without notice)
• Detailed information on Administrative bulk email sending
• Additional options: Sending bulk email (Faculty/Staff)

Environment

• Web-based email service(s)