Auto forwarding emails in outlook

The convenience of auto-forwarding emails in Outlook! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set it up:

Method 1: Using Outlook's Built-in Auto-Forward Feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced" from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Send and Receive" section.
4. Click on the "AutoForward" button.
5. In the "AutoForward" dialog box, select the account you want to auto-forward emails from.
6. Enter the email address you want to forward emails to.
7. Choose the forwarding option:
   • "Forward all incoming email" to forward all emails.
   • "Forward email from specific senders" to forward emails from specific senders.
   • "Forward email with specific subject" to forward emails with specific subjects.
8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using Outlook's Rules Feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
2. Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
3. Click on "Manage Rules & Alerts" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
5. Choose "Move messages from someone to a folder" or "Move messages with specific words in the subject" depending on your forwarding criteria.
6. Enter the email address or subject you want to forward emails from.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to save the rule.
8. In the "Rules and Alerts" window, select the rule you just created and click "Edit".
9. In the "Edit Rule" window, select "Forward it to" and enter the email address you want to forward emails to.
10. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Tips and Variations

• You can also use Outlook's "Quick Steps" feature to auto-forward emails. To do this, go to the "Home" tab, click on the "Quick Steps" button, and then click on "New Quick Step".
• If you want to auto-forward emails from a specific folder, you can use the "Rules" feature and select "Move messages from a specific folder" as the criteria.
• You can also use third-party add-ins, such as SaneBlackHole or AutoForward, to auto-forward emails in Outlook.

Remember to test your auto-forwarding setup to ensure it's working correctly and not causing any issues with your email account.