Set mail forwarding
Setting up mail forwarding allows you to redirect incoming emails from one email address to another. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up mail forwarding:
Method 1: Forwarding emails using your email provider's settings
- Log in to your email account using your email provider's website or app.
- Look for the "Settings" or "Preferences" section, usually found in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on "Forwarding" or "Mail Forwarding" and select "Enable Forwarding" or "Forwarding Options".
- Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forward to" field.
- Choose the forwarding option:
- "Forward all incoming mail" to forward all emails to the new address.
- "Forward only messages marked as 'Forward'" to forward only emails that have been marked as "Forward" by the sender.
- Click "Save" or "Apply" to save the changes.
Method 2: Forwarding emails using a third-party email client
- Set up your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird) to connect to your email account.
- Go to the "Accounts" or "Settings" section of your email client.
- Look for the "Forwarding" or "Mail Forwarding" option and select it.
- Enter the email address you want to forward emails to in the "Forward to" field.
- Choose the forwarding option:
- "Forward all incoming mail" to forward all emails to the new address.
- "Forward only messages marked as 'Forward'" to forward only emails that have been marked as "Forward" by the sender.
- Click "Save" or "Apply" to save the changes.
Method 3: Forwarding emails using a third-party email forwarding service
- Sign up for a third-party email forwarding service (e.g., SaneBlackHole, MailForwarder).
- Enter your email address and the email address you want to forward emails to.
- Choose the forwarding option:
- "Forward all incoming mail" to forward all emails to the new address.
- "Forward only messages marked as 'Forward'" to forward only emails that have been marked as "Forward" by the sender.
- Click "Save" or "Apply" to save the changes.
Important notes:
- Make sure to check the email forwarding settings in your email provider's account settings to ensure that the forwarding is enabled.
- Be cautious when setting up mail forwarding, as it can be a security risk if not done properly.
- Some email providers may have limitations on email forwarding, such as a maximum number of forwarded emails per day.
- If you're forwarding emails to a different email provider, make sure to check the email forwarding settings in the new account to ensure that the forwarding is enabled.