How to make auto reply on mac mail
To set up an auto-reply in Mac Mail, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Rules" feature
- Open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules".
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new rule.
- In the "Rule" window, select "If any of the following conditions are met" and then choose "From" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the email address or domain you want to auto-reply to in the "Contains" field.
- Click on the "Then" dropdown menu and select "Perform custom actions".
- In the "Custom Actions" window, select "Reply" and choose the auto-reply message you want to send.
- Click "OK" to save the rule.
Method 2: Using the "Smart Mailbox" feature
- Open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Smart Mailboxes".
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new smart mailbox.
- In the "Smart Mailbox" window, select "From" from the dropdown menu and enter the email address or domain you want to auto-reply to.
- Click on the "Then" dropdown menu and select "Perform custom actions".
- In the "Custom Actions" window, select "Reply" and choose the auto-reply message you want to send.
- Click "OK" to save the smart mailbox.
Method 3: Using a third-party plugin
There are several third-party plugins available that can help you set up auto-replies in Mac Mail, such as:
- AutoReply: A plugin that allows you to set up auto-replies based on specific conditions.
- MailReply: A plugin that allows you to set up auto-replies and also includes features like email filtering and forwarding.
To install a third-party plugin, follow these steps:
- Go to the plugin's website and download the plugin.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.
- Once installed, open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Plugins" to enable the plugin.
Note: Make sure to read the plugin's documentation and reviews before installing it to ensure it is compatible with your version of Mac Mail and doesn't cause any issues.