Hi Guys, I want to add 200 external contacts and then amend into one distribution group to the GAL in exchnage 2000. I have tried adding a external contact with hotmail account by adding a custom address, but when i try to send the mail to this contact it does not seem to look outside the organisation for the internet mail address. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Bindy ********************************************************************** This e-mail, and any attachments, has been checked by us for computer viruses. Although none have been detected we cannot guarantee that it is completely free from such problems and we do not accept any liability for loss or damage that may be caused. We would therefore advise you to carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachments. If you do find a computer virus please inform us immediately by e-mailing administrator@xxxxxxxxxxxx so that we may take appropriate action. The contents and attachments are intended solely for the addressee and are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by e-mail immediately, and delete the message from your computer without making any copies. **********************************************************************