How long can a mailing list name be and which characters can be used?

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The name of a list is a concise name by which the list will be identified. The name should be descriptive but specific. The list name should not be longer than 32 characters and should not include a host name (@lists.purdue.edu or @purdue.edu). Because the list name will be used as an email address, special characters are not allowed.

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