Redirect mail in outlook
Redirecting mail in Outlook allows you to forward incoming emails to another email address or mailbox. Here are the steps to redirect mail in Outlook:
Method 1: Redirecting mail using the "Forward" button
- Open Outlook and go to the Inbox folder.
- Select the email you want to forward by checking the box next to it.
- Click on the "Forward" button in the "Home" tab or press the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+R".
- In the "Forward" dialog box, enter the email address you want to forward the email to.
- You can also add a message to the forwarded email by typing it in the "Subject" field.
- Click "Send" to forward the email.
Method 2: Redirecting mail using the "Rules" feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
- Click on the "Rules" button.
- 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 the email to and click "Next".
- Choose the condition for which you want to apply the rule (e.g. "from a specific person" or "with specific words in the subject").
- Click "Finish" to save the rule.
Method 3: Redirecting mail using a third-party add-in
There are several third-party add-ins available that allow you to redirect mail in Outlook, such as SaneBlackHole or Mail Redirect. These add-ins can be installed from the Microsoft Office Store or other online marketplaces.
Tips and considerations
- When redirecting mail, make sure to check the "Do not deliver this message to the following e-mail addresses" box to prevent the email from being delivered to the original recipient.
- If you are redirecting mail to a different email account, make sure that the account is set up in Outlook and that you have the necessary permissions to access it.
- Redirecting mail can be useful for forwarding emails to a different email account or mailbox, but it can also be used to forward emails to a spam filter or a virus scanner to help protect your email account from spam and malware.