How to set up forwarding address for mail
Setting up a forwarding address for email involves redirecting incoming emails from your old email address to your new email address. Here are the steps to set up forwarding for different email providers:
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 "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address."
- Enter the email address you want to forward to and click "Next."
- Click "Verify" to verify the address.
- Click "Save Changes."
Outlook.com
- Log in to your Outlook.com 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 "Forwarding" section.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address."
- Enter the email address you want to forward to and click "Add."
- 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 "Forwarding" section.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address."
- Enter the email address you want to forward to and click "Add."
- Click "Save Changes."
Other email providers
For other email providers, such as AOL, Comcast, or Verizon, the process is similar:
- Log in to your email account.
- Go to the settings or preferences page.
- Look for the "Forwarding" or "Redirect" section.
- Enter the email address you want to forward to.
- Save the changes.
Tips
- Make sure to enter the correct email address you want to forward to.
- If you're forwarding to a different email provider, you may need to verify the address by clicking on a link sent to the new email address.
- Forwarding emails may take some time to propagate, so be patient and check your new email account periodically.
- If you're forwarding emails to a new email account, make sure to update your contacts and subscriptions to reflect the new email address.
Remember to always keep your email account information secure and up-to-date to avoid any potential issues with email forwarding.