How to forward leave mail
Forwarding leave mail, also known as "out-of-office" or "vacation responder," is a feature that allows you to automatically respond to incoming emails with a pre-set message while you're away from your email account. Here's how to do it:
Gmail:
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Vacation responder" tab.
- Check the box next to "Vacation responder on."
- Set the start and end dates for your vacation.
- Enter your custom message in the "Message" field.
- Click "Save Changes."
Outlook:
- Log in to your Outlook account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
- Go to the "Mail" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Automatic replies" section.
- Check the box next to "Send automatic replies."
- Set the start and end dates for your vacation.
- Enter your custom message in the "Message" field.
- Click "Save Changes."
Yahoo Mail:
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "Settings."
- Go to the "More Settings" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Vacation responder" section.
- Check the box next to "Enable vacation responder."
- Set the start and end dates for your vacation.
- Enter your custom message in the "Message" field.
- Click "Save Changes."
Other email providers:
If you're using a different email provider, such as AOL, Hotmail, or iCloud, the process may vary slightly. You can usually find the settings by searching for "vacation responder" or "out-of-office" in your email provider's help section.
Tips:
- Make sure to set the start and end dates correctly to avoid sending automatic responses outside of your vacation period.
- Keep your custom message concise and informative, including your expected return date and any alternative contact information.
- Consider setting up an auto-response for a specific period, such as a week or two, to avoid sending responses indefinitely.
- If you're using a shared email account, make sure to set up the auto-response with the correct account settings and permissions.