How to Create Email Forwarders in DirectAdmin
This guide shows you how to create email forwarders in DirectAdmin. 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 inbox.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Login to DirectAdmin
Access your hosting account and open DirectAdmin.
Step 2: Open Forwarders
Go to Email Forwarders under Email Manager.
Step 3: Create Forwarder
Click Create Forwarder.
Step 4: Enter Details
Enter the source email and destination email address.
Step 5: Save
Click Create to activate forwarding.
Common Uses
Forward to Gmail
Send emails to your Gmail inbox.
Team Emails
Forward emails to multiple users.
Backup Copy
Keep copies of emails in another account.
Important Notes
Email Must Exist
Create the email account before forwarding.
Multiple Rules
You can create multiple forwarders.
No Storage Usage
Forwarded emails don’t use mailbox space unless stored.
Common Issues & Fixes
Emails Not Forwarding
Check destination email address is correct.
Emails in Spam
Check spam filters on receiving account.
Delay in Delivery
Allow a few minutes for forwarding.
