How to forward mail.com to gmail
Forwarding mail.com to Gmail is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Method 1: Forwarding mail.com to Gmail using mail.com's built-in forwarding feature
- Log in to your mail.com account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Forwarding" section.
- Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button.
- Enter your Gmail address in the "Forward to" field.
- Click on the "Add" button.
- You will receive a confirmation email from mail.com. Click on the verification link in that email to confirm the forwarding address.
Method 2: Forwarding mail.com to Gmail using Gmail's settings
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button.
- Enter your mail.com email address in the "Forwarding address" field.
- Click on the "Next" button.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Gmail. Click on the verification link in that email to confirm the forwarding address.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure you have a valid email address associated with your mail.com account before attempting to forward it to Gmail.
- If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on your mail.com account, you may need to generate an app password to use with Gmail.
- Forwarding your mail.com email to Gmail may affect the delivery of some emails, such as those with large attachments or specific formatting requirements.
- If you're using a custom domain with mail.com, you may need to set up a separate MX record to forward emails to Gmail.
By following these steps, you should be able to forward your mail.com email to your Gmail account. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!