# Define recipient types for patient recipient lists

As part of the setup for patient messaging, you need to define recipient types for patient recipient lists.

Available recipient types include:

- Assigned providers
- Assigned patient managers
- Assigned faculty
- Appointment primary and secondary providers (if available)

To add recipient types to patient recipient lists:

1. On the Settings tab, click Messages.
2. Select one or more of the Security.AllowSendMsgTo* boxes, and enter 1.
3. Click Save.