Vanderbilt email forwarding

Vanderbilt University offers email forwarding services to its students, faculty, and staff. Here's how to set up and use email forwarding at Vanderbilt:

Setting up Email Forwarding

1. Log in to the Vanderbilt University's email portal, email.vanderbilt.edu.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "Forwarding" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button.
5. Enter the email address you want to forward to in the "Forward to" field.
6. Choose the forwarding option you prefer:
   • "Forward to another email address" to forward emails to another email address.
   • "Forward to a phone number" to forward emails to a phone number (Vanderbilt's voicemail system).
7. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Using Email Forwarding

Once you've set up email forwarding, any emails sent to your Vanderbilt email address will be forwarded to the email address you specified. You can also use email forwarding to forward emails from one Vanderbilt email address to another.

Tips and Considerations

• Email forwarding is only available for Vanderbilt email addresses.
• You can set up multiple forwarding addresses for a single email address.
• If you set up email forwarding, you will still receive emails in your Vanderbilt email inbox.
• Email forwarding is not available for Vanderbilt's voicemail system.
• If you have any issues with email forwarding, contact the Vanderbilt IT Help Desk at it.vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-HELP (4357).

Security Considerations

When setting up email forwarding, keep the following security considerations in mind:

• Be cautious when sharing your Vanderbilt email address, as it may be used to send spam or phishing emails.
• Use a secure email address for forwarding, such as a Gmail or Outlook account.
• Consider setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your forwarding email account to add an extra layer of security.

By following these steps and tips, you can set up and use email forwarding at Vanderbilt University. If you have any questions or issues, don't hesitate to reach out to the Vanderbilt IT Help Desk.