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
- Log in to your Outlook 365 account using the web app.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings."
- Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Forwarding."
- Toggle the switch next to "Forwarding" to the "On" position.
- Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forwarding email address" field.
- 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.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using Outlook Desktop App
- Open the Outlook desktop app and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced."
- Scroll down to the "Send and Receive" section and click on "Send/Receive Settings."
- Click on the "Forwarding" tab.
- Toggle the switch next to "Forwarding" to the "On" position.
- Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forwarding email address" field.
- 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.
- 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.