> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.sitecove.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.sitecove.com/how-to-guides/web-hosting/email-hosting-and-management/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-and-autoresponders.md). # How to Set Up Email Forwarding & Autoresponders #### Introduction Email forwarding and autoresponders are useful features for managing email communication efficiently. Email forwarding allows you to automatically redirect emails from one address to another, while autoresponders send predefined replies to incoming messages. This guide will walk you through setting up email forwarding and autoresponders using cPanel or Plesk. *** #### Setting Up Email Forwarding in cPanel #### Step 1: Access the Email Forwarding Section 1. Log in to **cPanel**. 2. Navigate to the **Email** section and click on **Forwarders**. #### Step 2: Add a New Email Forwarder 1. Click **Add Forwarder**. 2. Enter the **Email Address** you want to forward emails from. 3. In the **Destination** field, enter the email address where you want to receive forwarded emails. 4. Click **Add Forwarder** to confirm the setup. #### Step 3: Verify Forwarding Works Send a test email to the original address and check if it arrives at the forwarded destination. #### Managing Forwarders * To view existing forwarders, go to the **Forwarders** section. * You can delete a forwarder if it's no longer needed by clicking **Delete** next to it. *** #### Setting Up Email Forwarding in Plesk #### Step 1: Access Email Forwarding 1. Log in to **Plesk**. 2. Go to **Mail** and select the email account you want to configure. 3. Click **Forwarding**. #### Step 2: Configure Forwarding 1. Check the **Switch on mail forwarding** box. 2. Enter one or more email addresses where you want emails forwarded. 3. Click **OK** to save the changes. *** #### Setting Up an Autoresponder in cPanel #### Step 1: Open the Autoresponder Tool 1. Log in to **cPanel**. 2. Go to **Email** > **Autoresponders**. 3. Click **Add Autoresponder**. #### Step 2: Configure Autoresponder Settings 1. Choose the **Character Set** (UTF-8 recommended). 2. Set the **Interval** (how often the auto-reply is sent to the same sender). 3. Enter the **Email Address** for which the autoresponder is being set up. 4. Enter a **From Name** and **Subject** for the automated email. 5. Write your **Message** in the body section. 6. (Optional) Set a start and end time if the autoresponder is temporary. 7. Click **Create/Modify** to enable the autoresponder. #### Step 3: Test Your Autoresponder Send an email to the configured address and check if the auto-reply is sent correctly. *** #### Setting Up an Autoresponder in Plesk #### Step 1: Navigate to Autoresponder Settings 1. Log in to **Plesk**. 2. Go to **Mail** > Select the email account. 3. Click on **Auto-Reply**. #### Step 2: Configure Auto-Reply 1. Enable **Auto-Reply**. 2. Enter the **Subject** and **Message**. 3. Set up optional forwarding of incoming messages. 4. (Optional) Specify the start and end time. 5. Click **OK** to save the settings. *** #### Conclusion Email forwarding and autoresponders are essential tools for email management. Whether you’re setting up automatic forwarding in cPanel or Plesk or configuring an autoresponder for vacation replies, following these steps will help you optimize your email workflow. If you experience any issues, check your settings or contact your hosting provider for assistance. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.sitecove.com/how-to-guides/web-hosting/email-hosting-and-management/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-and-autoresponders.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.