Extending redirection of mail
You want to extend the redirection of mail, perhaps to forward emails to a new account or to a different email service provider. Here are some ways to do so:
Method 1: Forwarding emails using email client settings
- Log in to your email account using an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail.
- Go to the settings or preferences section of your email client.
- Look for the "Forwarding" or "Redirect" option and select it.
- Enter the email address you want to forward your emails to.
- Save the changes.
Method 2: Forwarding emails using email provider settings
- Log in to your email account using a web-based email client like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Outlook.com.
- Go to the settings or preferences section of your email provider.
- Look for the "Forwarding" or "Redirect" option and select it.
- Enter the email address you want to forward your emails to.
- Save the changes.
Method 3: Using a third-party email forwarding service
- Sign up for a third-party email forwarding service like Forward Email, Email Forwarder, or Mail Forwarder.
- Enter your email address and the email address you want to forward your emails to.
- Follow the service's instructions to set up the forwarding.
Method 4: Using a script or automation tool
- Use a scripting language like Python or PowerShell to write a script that forwards emails from one account to another.
- Use a automation tool like Zapier or IFTTT to connect your email account to another account and forward emails.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure to check the email forwarding settings in your email provider's terms of service to ensure that forwarding emails is allowed.
- Be cautious when forwarding emails to a new account, as it may affect your email account's security and authentication.
- Consider setting up a filter or rule to forward specific emails or messages to the new account.
- If you're forwarding emails to a different email service provider, ensure that the new account can receive emails from the original account's domain.