diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index 2c0ad8d..b55661e 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -20,6 +20,19 @@ mailman_memcache_hosts: '127.0.0.1:11211'
 mailman_site_url: 'http://localhost'
 mailman_logrotate_freq: 'weekly'
 mailman_logrotate_retain: 10
+mailman_custom_templates:
+  - 'en/list:admin:action:post.txt'
+  - 'en/list:member:digest:masthead.txt'
+  - 'en/list:member:generic:footer.txt'
+  - 'en/list:user:notice:post.txt'
+  - 'en/list:user:notice:probe.txt'
+  - 'en/list:user:notice:welcome.txt'
+  - 'it/list:admin:action:post.txt'
+  - 'it/list:member:digest:masthead.txt'
+  - 'it/list:member:generic:footer.txt'
+  - 'it/list:user:notice:post.txt'
+  - 'it/list:user:notice:probe.txt'
+  - 'it/list:user:notice:welcome.txt'
 
 # Documentation that must be followed to configure the social auth providers
 # https://django-allauth.readthedocs.io/en/latest/installation.html
diff --git a/tasks/mailman.yml b/tasks/mailman.yml
index a5ee6a3..1cdc55a 100644
--- a/tasks/mailman.yml
+++ b/tasks/mailman.yml
@@ -132,3 +132,17 @@
           state: present
 
   tags: [ 'mailman', 'mailman_conf', 'mailman_cron' ]
+
+- name: Install some default templates
+  block:
+  - name: Create the 'site' directory and the language subdirs
+    file: dest={{ mailman_var_dir }}/templates/site/{{ item }} state=directory owner={{ mailman_user }} group={{ mailman_user}}
+    with_items:
+      - it
+      - en
+
+  - name: Install the custom templates 
+    template: src=site/{{ item }}.j2 dest={{ mailman_var_dir }}/templates/site/{{ item }} owner={{ mailman_user }} group={{ mailman_user}}
+    with_items: '{{ mailman_custom_templates }}'
+
+  tags: [ 'mailman', 'mailman_templates' ]
diff --git a/templates/site/en/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4d1efe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+The mailing list '$listname' has just been created for you.  The
+following is some basic information about your mailing list.
+
+You can configure your mailing list at the following web page:
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+
+The web page for users of your mailing list is: 
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/member/
+
+There is also an email-based interface for users (not administrators) of your
+list; you can get info about using it by sending a message with just the word
+'help' as subject or in the body, to:
+
+    $request_email
+
+Please address all questions to $site_email.
+
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e9dec96
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+As list administrator, your authorization is requested for the
+following mailing list posting:
+
+    List:    $listname
+    From:    $sender_email
+    Subject: $subject
+
+The message is being held because:
+
+$reasons
+
+At your convenience, visit
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/held_messages
+to approve or deny the request.
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4f1370
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+Send $display_name mailing list submissions to
+        $listname
+
+To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
+        {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
+        $request_email
+
+You can reach the person managing the list at
+        $owner_email
+
+When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than
+"Re: Contents of $display_name digest..."
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..34a3ae5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+-- 
+$display_name mailing list
+$listname
+{{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b4b5b5c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Your message entitled
+
+    $subject
+
+was successfully received by the $display_name mailing list.
+
+List info page: {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+Your preferences: {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
+
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..34555c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+This is a probe message.  You can ignore this message.
+
+The $listname mailing list has received a number of bounces from you,
+indicating that there may be a problem delivering messages to $address.  A
+sample is attached below.  Please examine this message to make sure there are
+no problems with your email address.  You may want to check with your mail
+administrator for more help.
+
+You don't need to do anything to remain an enabled member of the mailing list.
+You can also visit your membership page at
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
+
+On your membership page, you can change various delivery options such
+as your email address and whether you get digests or not.
+
+If you have any questions or problems, you can contact the mailing list owner
+at
+
+    $owner_email
diff --git a/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2 b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f1711a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/en/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+Welcome to the "$display_name" mailing list!
+
+To post to this list, send your email to:
+
+  $listname
+
+General information about the mailing list is at:
+
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+
+If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or
+from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription
+page at:
+
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
+
+You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to:
+
+  $request_email
+
+with the word 'help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and
+you will get back a message with instructions.
diff --git a/templates/site/it/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..574d3be
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/domain:admin:notice:new:list.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+La mailing list '$listname' è stata appena creata per. Quelle che
+seguono sono alcune informazioni relative alla gestione della lista.
+
+È possibile configurare la mailing list a partire dalla pagina web seguente:
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+
+La pagina web con la lista di iscritti alla mailing list è: 
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/member/
+
+Esiste anche una interfaccia email-based per gli utenti (non per gli amministratori)
+della lista. Per avere informazioni relative sulle modalità di utilizzo è sufficiente
+scrivere una email, con la sola parola 'help' nell'oggetto o nel corpo, all'indirizzo:
+
+    $request_email
+
+Per ulteriori domande, è possibile scrivere a $site_email.
+
+
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d40e3ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:admin:action:post.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Come amministratore della lista, è richiesto un suo intervento
+per gestire il messaggio seguente:
+
+    List:    $listname
+    From:    $sender_email
+    Subject: $subject
+
+Che è stato trattenuto a causa di:
+
+$reasons
+
+Quando è possibile, dovrebbe visitare
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/held_messages
+per approvare o respingere il messaggio.
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4f1370
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:member:digest:masthead.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+Send $display_name mailing list submissions to
+        $listname
+
+To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
+        {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
+        $request_email
+
+You can reach the person managing the list at
+        $owner_email
+
+When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than
+"Re: Contents of $display_name digest..."
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9c5fad5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:member:generic:footer.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+-- 
+$display_name mailing list
+$listname
+{{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+Archivio web del messaggio: $hyperkitty_url
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b52f6c5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:post.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Il suo messaggio con oggetto
+
+    $subject
+
+è stato inviato con successo alla lista $display_name.
+
+Informazioni sulla lista: {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+Preferenze dell'utente: {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..34555c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:probe.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+This is a probe message.  You can ignore this message.
+
+The $listname mailing list has received a number of bounces from you,
+indicating that there may be a problem delivering messages to $address.  A
+sample is attached below.  Please examine this message to make sure there are
+no problems with your email address.  You may want to check with your mail
+administrator for more help.
+
+You don't need to do anything to remain an enabled member of the mailing list.
+You can also visit your membership page at
+
+    {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
+
+On your membership page, you can change various delivery options such
+as your email address and whether you get digests or not.
+
+If you have any questions or problems, you can contact the mailing list owner
+at
+
+    $owner_email
diff --git a/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2 b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..20046c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/site/it/list:user:notice:welcome.txt.j2
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+La mailing list "$display_name" le dà il benvenuto!
+
+Per mandare messaggi alla lista, scrivere a:
+
+  $listname
+
+Informazioni generali sulla lista sono disponibili alla pagina:
+
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/
+
+Per modificare le proprie impostazioni di ricezione dei messaggi dalla lista,
+o per cancellare la propria iscrizione, è possibile visitare la pagina:
+
+  {{ mailman_site_url }}postorius/lists/$list_id/members/options/$user_email
+
+È possibile compiere le stesse operazioni via mail, scrivendo a:
+
+  $request_email
+
+con la sola parola 'help' nell'oggetto o nel testo del messaggio (senza gli apici).
+Verrà spedito un messaggio contenente le istruzioni.