How to Set Up Free Email Forwarding in cPanel

How to Set Up Free Email Forwarding in cPanel – Easy Guide

Setting up free email forwarding in cPanel allows you to automatically redirect emails from one address to another. Whether you want to manage emails from multiple accounts in one inbox or distribute messages among different team members, cPanel makes it simple.

In this guide, AquaHost explains step-by-step how to set up email forwarding quickly.

Why Use Email Forwarding?

- Manage Emails Efficiently – Forward emails from multiple addresses to a single inbox.
- Stay Organized – Automatically route emails to different departments or team members.
- No Extra Cost – Email forwarding is included in most hosting plans, including AquaHost.
- Keep Multiple Inboxes Synced – Get copies of important emails in multiple accounts.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Email Forwarding in cPanel

1. Log into Your cPanel Account
   - Open your browser and go to your cPanel login page (https://yourdomain.com/cpanel).
   - Enter your cPanel username and password to access the dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Email Forwarders Section
   - Scroll down to the “Email” section in cPanel.
   - Click on “Forwarders” to open the email forwarding settings.

3. Add a New Email Forwarder
   - Click the “Add Forwarder” button.
   - In the “Address to Forward” field, enter the email address you want to forward (e.g., [email protected]).
   - In the “Destination” field, enter the email address where you want to receive forwarded emails (e.g., [email protected]).

4. Choose Forwarding Options
   - Forward to Email Address: The most common option where emails get redirected to another inbox.
   - Discard with Error Message: Use this option if you want to reject emails and send a failure response.

5. Click "Add Forwarder"
   - Once you’ve entered the forwarding details, click “Add Forwarder.”
   - A confirmation message will appear, indicating that email forwarding is successfully set up.

How to Set Up Domain-Wide Email Forwarding

If you want to forward all emails from one domain to another, follow these steps:

1. Open Email Forwarders in cPanel
   - Go to cPanel > Email > Forwarders.
   - Click on the “Add Domain Forwarder” tab.

2. Enter Forwarding Details
   - Select the domain you want to forward emails from (e.g., yourdomain.com).
   - Enter the destination domain where emails should be forwarded (e.g., anotherdomain.com).

3. Click "Add Domain Forwarder"
   - All emails sent to any address at yourdomain.com will now be forwarded to anotherdomain.com.

How to Test If Email Forwarding is Working

1. Send a test email to the forwarded address (e.g., [email protected]).
2. Check if it arrives at the destination inbox (e.g., [email protected]).
3. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam/junk folder.
4. If the email doesn’t arrive, go back to cPanel and review your forwarding settings.

How to Remove or Edit an Email Forwarder

1. In cPanel, go to Email > Forwarders.
2. Locate the forwarder you want to delete.
3. Click “Delete” next to the forwarder.
4. To edit, remove the old forwarder and create a new one.

Final Thoughts – Manage Emails Smarter with AquaHost!

Setting up email forwarding in cPanel is a quick and efficient way to manage incoming emails across multiple addresses. Whether you need to forward business emails or create backup copies of important messages, cPanel makes it easy.

At AquaHost, we provide powerful hosting solutions with built-in email management tools to keep your business running smoothly.

Need help with email forwarding? Contact AquaHost Support, available 24/7 for expert assistance!