How to Create Email Forwarders in cPanel
This guide shows you how to create email forwarders in cPanel. Email forwarding allows you to automatically send incoming emails from one address to another.
What is an Email Forwarder?
An email forwarder automatically redirects emails from one address to another. For example, emails sent to info@yourdomain.com can be forwarded to your Gmail or another email account.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Login to cPanel
Access your hosting account and open your cPanel dashboard.
Step 2: Open Forwarders
Scroll to the Email section and click Forwarders.
Step 3: Add Forwarder
Click Add Forwarder to create a new rule.
Step 4: Enter Email Details
Enter the source email and the destination email address.
Step 5: Create Forwarder
Click Add Forwarder to activate it.
Common Uses
Forward to Gmail
Send your domain emails to your Gmail inbox.
Team Emails
Forward emails to multiple team members.
Backup Inbox
Keep copies of emails in another account.
Important Notes
Email Must Exist
The source email should be created before setting up forwarding.
Multiple Forwarders
You can create multiple forwarders for different addresses.
No Storage Used
Forwarded emails don’t use mailbox storage unless saved.
Common Issues & Fixes
Emails Not Forwarding
Check the destination email is correct.
Emails Going to Spam
Check spam filters on the receiving email account.
Delay in Delivery
Email forwarding may take a few minutes depending on servers.
