How to change redirected mail to a new address

The joys of email redirects!

Changing a redirected email to a new address can be a bit of a process, but I'll guide you through the steps. Please note that the exact steps may vary depending on your email provider and the type of redirect you're using.

Method 1: Forwarding a Domain

If you're redirecting an email address from one domain to another, you'll need to update the DNS records for the domain. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
  2. Find the DNS management section and click on "Add a new record" or "Edit an existing record."
  3. Create a new MX record (Mail Exchanger) with the following settings:
    • Host: @ (or the subdomain you want to redirect)
    • Priority: 0 (or the lowest priority)
    • Value: The new email server's IP address (e.g., mail.example.com)
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Update your email client or webmail to use the new email address.

Method 2: Forwarding an Email Account

If you're redirecting an email account from one email provider to another, you'll need to update the email account settings. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your email account's settings (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
  2. Find the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" settings (or similar).
  3. Enable forwarding and enter the new email address as the forwarding address.
  4. Save the changes.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Redirect Service

If you're using a third-party redirect service (e.g., Forward Email, Email Forwarding, etc.), you'll need to update the service's settings. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your redirect service's dashboard.
  2. Find the "Redirect" or "Forward" settings.
  3. Update the redirect settings to point to the new email address.
  4. Save the changes.

Additional Tips

By following these steps, you should be able to change the redirected email to a new address.