Have you ever wished you could automatically forward emails in Outlook? I know I have! In this article, I’m going to show you exactly how to set up auto forwarding in Outlook, so you never miss an important email again.
First, let’s talk about why you might want to set up auto forwarding. For me, it’s all about staying organized and being able to access important emails no matter where I am. By setting up auto forwarding, you can have emails automatically sent to another email address or even to a specific folder within Outlook.
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how to set up auto forwarding in Outlook. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Open Outlook and click on File
To start, open Outlook and click on the “File” tab in the top left corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu.
Step 2: Click on Options
In the dropdown menu, click on “Options”. This will open the Outlook Options window.
Step 3: Click on Mail
In the Outlook Options window, click on “Mail” in the left sidebar. This will open the Mail settings.
Step 4: Click on the “Forwarding” button
In the Mail settings, scroll down until you see the “Forwarding” section. Click on the “Forwarding” button.
Step 5: Check the box next to “Enable forwarding”
In the Forwarding section, check the box next to “Enable forwarding”. This will activate the forwarding options.
Step 6: Enter the email address you want to forward to
Next, enter the email address you want to forward your emails to in the “Forward my email to” field. Make sure to double-check the address for typos!
Step 7: Choose your forwarding options
Below the “Forward my email to” field, you have a few options to choose from:
- If you want to keep a copy of the forwarded emails in your Outlook inbox, check the box next to “Keep a copy of forwarded messages”.
- If you want to automatically delete the forwarded emails from your Outlook inbox, check the box next to “Delete forwarded messages after forwarding”.
- If you want to forward only specific emails based on certain criteria, click on the “Add Rule” button and follow the prompts to set up the forwarding rule.
Step 8: Click on OK
Once you’ve entered your forwarding options, click on the OK button to save your settings.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully set up auto forwarding in Outlook. Now, all incoming emails will be automatically forwarded to the email address you specified.
Before I wrap up, I want to mention a couple of things. Firstly, remember to check your forwarded email address regularly to ensure you don’t miss any important messages. Secondly, keep in mind that auto forwarding can sometimes cause issues with spam filters, so make sure to add the forwarded email address to your trusted contacts list to avoid any potential problems.
So there you have it – a complete guide on how to auto forward emails in Outlook. I hope you found this article helpful and that it makes managing your emails a little bit easier!