How do i stop outlook e mail being forwarded
To stop Outlook email from being forwarded, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Disable Forwarding in Outlook Web App
- Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Forwarding".
- Toggle off the switch next to "Forwarding" to disable it.
Method 2: Disable Forwarding in Outlook Desktop App
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced".
- Scroll down to the "Send and Receive" section and uncheck the box next to "Forward incoming mail to people or groups".
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 3: Disable Forwarding using Outlook's Rules
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
- Click on "Manage Rules & Alerts".
- Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
- Choose "Forward it to people or groups" and click "Next".
- Select "except if the recipient list is empty" and click "Next".
- Click "Finish" to create the rule.
Method 4: Disable Forwarding using Outlook's Delegate Permissions
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Account Settings" and select "Account Settings" again.
- Select your email account and click "Change".
- Click on the "More Settings" button.
- Go to the "Permissions" tab and click on "Delegate Permissions".
- Remove any delegates who have been granted permission to forward your email.
Note: If you're using Outlook 2010 or earlier, the steps may vary slightly. Additionally, if you're using a third-party email client or service, the steps to disable forwarding may be different.