Learn to Configure E-mail Forwarder in Plesk
Introduction
Email forwarders are a very useful tool for managing your incoming mail. They allow you to automatically send messages received at one email account to a different email address. You might want to forward emails to a personal account or another colleague’s mailbox. This guide gives you clear steps on how to configure and later disable an email forwarder inside your Plesk control panel.
What is an Email Forwarder?
An email forwarder is a simple rule set on a mailbox that automatically redirects any new incoming email. When someone sends a message to Email A, the forwarder ensures the email also arrives at Email B. This means you do not need to check multiple inboxes for important messages. It is an effective way to consolidate your communication flow.
Steps to Enable Email Forwarder in Plesk
This section guides you through setting up a new email forwarder for any existing email address on your domain. Setting up a forwarder takes only a few quick steps in the Plesk interface.
- Log In to Plesk and Go to MailYou must first log in to your Plesk account. After logging in successfully, look for the Mail option on the left side of the dashboard. Click on Mail to view all the email accounts associated with your hosting.
- Select the Email AddressThe Mail page shows a list of all your email accounts. You need to click on the specific email address that will receive the original messages. This is the account from which you want to start the forwarding service.
- Open the Forwarding TabInside the settings for that chosen email address, you will find several tabs at the top. Locate and click on the Forwarding tab. This tab contains the controls for setting up the redirection.
- Activate Forwarding and Set DestinationOn the Forwarding tab, you must select the “Switch on mail forwarding” check box. Next, type the full email address where you want the messages to go. Put this destination address into the “Forwarding incoming messages” text box.
- Confirm and ActivateFinally, click the OK button to save your changes. Plesk will immediately activate the forwarder for that email account. All new emails will now be automatically sent to the destination address you specified.
Steps to Disable Email Forwarder in Plesk
If you no longer require the automatic redirection of your emails, you can easily turn off the service. Following these steps will stop the email forwarder from operating on your account.
- Log In and Navigate to ForwardingYou need to log in to Plesk first and go back to the Mail section on the left sidebar. On the Mail page, click on the email address that currently has the forwarder active. Then, click on the Forwarding tab.
- Turn Off Mail ForwardingInside the Forwarding tab, you will see that the “Switch on mail forwarding” check box is currently selected. You must simply uncheck this box. This action tells Plesk to stop the redirection.
- Save the ChangeClick on the OK button to apply this setting. Plesk will instantly disable the forwarder for that specific email account. Emails will now only stay in the original inbox and will not be forwarded anymore.
Cantech Hosting Features for Email Management
Cantech’s hosting solutions give you complete access and control over all your email management features through Plesk. We ensure our services make setting up forwarders easy and reliable.
Intuitive Mail Management
Our hosting setup provides an easy Plesk to administer all email accounts. Forwarders can be configured or changed in a short time.
Reliable Email Delivery
We provide reliable email services. This consistency ensures that the messages that are sent reach their ultimate destination without any problem.
Conclusion
Plesk makes it easy to set up an email forwarder, which assists you in managing your mail efficiently. Whenever necessary, you can easily create or turn off the forwarder to provide flexibility in managing the inbound communications.
FAQs
Can I keep a copy of the email in the original mailbox when using a forwarder?
Yes. The default setting is to forward and leave a copy in the original mailbox. The email is simply duplicated and sent to the new address as well.
Can I forward emails to an email address not hosted on my Plesk server?
Yes. You can send any message to any legitimate email address on the Internet; it does not have to be hosted on your specific Plesk server.
What happens if I forget to click the OK button after setting up the forwarder?
Plesk will not save the changes in case you miss the OK button. The forwarder will not be active, and hence, emails will not be redirected to the new address.
Is there a limit to how many email addresses I can forward to at once?
In the forwarding box, you can use a single destination address or multiple ones separated by commas. But to be on the safe side, one better send to one main address only.
What is the location of the Mail option in the Plesk interface?
The Mail option is permanently positioned on the left side of the sidebar menu and is considered to be one of the primary navigation items in your Plesk control panel.
