Mail forwarding in outlook
Mail forwarding in Outlook allows you to forward emails from one email account to another. Here's how to do it:
Method 1: Forwarding emails from the Outlook web app
- Log in to your Outlook account and go to the inbox.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Click on "Mail" and then "Forwarding".
- Under "Forwarding", toggle the switch to "On" and enter the email address you want to forward emails to.
- You can also choose to forward emails from specific folders or only forward emails from specific senders.
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Forwarding emails from the Outlook desktop app
- Open the Outlook desktop app and go to the inbox.
- Right-click on the email you want to forward and select "Forward".
- In the "Forward" window, enter the email address you want to forward the email to.
- You can also add a message to the forwarded email by typing in the "Subject" and "Body" fields.
- Click "Send" to forward the email.
Method 3: Forwarding emails using a rule
- Open the Outlook desktop app and go to the inbox.
- Click on the "Rules" button in the "Home" tab.
- Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule".
- Choose "Forward it to people or distribution list" and click "Next".
- Enter the email address you want to forward emails to and click "Next".
- Choose the conditions for when you want to forward emails (e.g. from specific senders, to specific folders, etc.).
- Click "Finish" to save the rule.
Tips and considerations
- When forwarding emails, make sure to check the "Bcc" box to keep the recipient's email address private.
- If you're forwarding emails from a work account to a personal account, make sure to check your company's email policy to ensure you're not violating any rules.
- Forwarding emails can increase the risk of spam and phishing attacks, so be cautious when forwarding emails from unknown senders.
- If you're forwarding emails from a large number of accounts, you may want to consider using a third-party email forwarding service to simplify the process.