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

  1. Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
  3. Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Forwarding".
  4. Toggle off the switch next to "Forwarding" to disable it.

Method 2: Disable Forwarding in Outlook Desktop App

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced".
  3. Scroll down to the "Send and Receive" section and uncheck the box next to "Forward incoming mail to people or groups".
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Disable Forwarding using Outlook's Rules

  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".
  4. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
  5. Choose "Forward it to people or groups" and click "Next".
  6. Select "except if the recipient list is empty" and click "Next".
  7. Click "Finish" to create the rule.

Method 4: Disable Forwarding using Outlook's Delegate Permissions

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" and select "Account Settings" again.
  3. Select your email account and click "Change".
  4. Click on the "More Settings" button.
  5. Go to the "Permissions" tab and click on "Delegate Permissions".
  6. 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.