How do i redirect incoming mail to specific folders

Redirecting incoming mail to specific folders depends on the email client or server you're using. Here are some common methods:

Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
4. Click on "Create a new filter."
5. Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., "from:[email protected]").
6. Select "Apply the label" and choose the folder you want to redirect the mail to.
7. Click "Create" to save the filter.

Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
2. Click on "Rules" and select "Manage Rules & Alerts."
3. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule."
4. Choose "Move messages from someone to a folder" and click "Next."
5. Enter the criteria for the rule (e.g., "from:[email protected]").
6. Select the folder you want to redirect the mail to and click "Next."
7. Name the rule and click "Finish" to save it.

IMAP/POP3 Email Clients

1. Set up your email client to connect to your email account using IMAP or POP3.
2. Create a new filter or rule in your email client.
3. Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., "from:[email protected]").
4. Select the folder you want to redirect the mail to.
5. Save the filter or rule.

Example Filter Rules

Here are some examples of filter rules you can create:

• Move all emails from a specific sender to a folder named "Important":
  • Criteria: "from:[email protected]"
  • Action: Move to folder "Important"
• Move all emails with a specific subject to a folder named "Work":
  • Criteria: "subject:Work"
  • Action: Move to folder "Work"
• Move all emails from a specific domain to a folder named "Spam":
  • Criteria: "from:example.com"
  • Action: Move to folder "Spam"

Remember to adjust the filter rules according to your specific email client and account settings.