Overview
This guide is crafted to assist users of HSJ Host in setting up email forwarding for their domain. Email forwarding enables you to automatically direct incoming emails from one address to another, which is especially useful for consolidating emails or ensuring critical communications are received in a timely manner. We'll guide you through each step required to configure email forwarding, making the process straightforward and efficient.
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following before setting up email forwarding:
- An active domain and email service with HSJ Host.
- Access to your hosting control panel with permissions to adjust email settings.
- An established email account within your domain from which emails will be forwarded.
Procedure
1. Accessing Email Management
- Log in to your hosting control panel. Navigate to the section where you manage your domain and email configurations.
- Find the email management or settings area. This section will have options for configuring email forwarding among other email settings.
2. Creating an Email Forward
- Look for the option to add or configure email forwards. Select to create a new email forwarding rule.
- Specify the email address within your domain you wish to forward from in the 'From' field. In the 'To' field, input the destination email address where you want to receive the forwarded emails.
- Save your settings to establish the email forward. If forwarding to an external email address, you might be prompted to verify that address to confirm the setup.
3. Verifying the Email Forward Setup
- Send a test email to the forwarding address. Check the destination email account to verify that the forwarded message is received correctly.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can efficiently set up email forwarding for your domain with HSJ Host. This functionality not only simplifies email management but also ensures you don't miss important emails. Should you encounter any issues or have questions about email forwarding, HSJ Host's support documentation and customer service team are available to provide further assistance and guidance.
