How to set up mail forwarding in outlook 365

Setting up mail forwarding in Outlook 365 allows you to forward incoming emails from one email account to another. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up mail forwarding in Outlook 365:

Method 1: Using Outlook Web App

  1. Log in to your Outlook 365 account using the web app.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Forwarding."
  4. Toggle the switch next to "Forwarding" to the "On" position.
  5. Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forwarding email address" field.
  6. Choose the forwarding option:
    • "Forward all incoming emails" will forward all incoming emails to the specified email address.
    • "Forward emails from specific senders" allows you to specify specific senders whose emails you want to forward.
    • "Forward emails with specific subjects" allows you to specify specific subjects whose emails you want to forward.
  7. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using Outlook Desktop App

  1. Open the Outlook desktop app and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced."
  3. Scroll down to the "Send and Receive" section and click on "Send/Receive Settings."
  4. Click on the "Forwarding" tab.
  5. Toggle the switch next to "Forwarding" to the "On" position.
  6. Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forwarding email address" field.
  7. Choose the forwarding option:
    • "Forward all incoming emails" will forward all incoming emails to the specified email address.
    • "Forward emails from specific senders" allows you to specify specific senders whose emails you want to forward.
    • "Forward emails with specific subjects" allows you to specify specific subjects whose emails you want to forward.
  8. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Note: Mail forwarding in Outlook 365 only works for incoming emails, not for outgoing emails. Also, if you're using a Microsoft 365 business account, you may need to contact your IT administrator to set up mail forwarding.