Email forwarders are a convenient way to redirect messages from one address to another. For example, you may want all emails sent to info@yourdomain.com to be forwarded to your personal address, such as you@gmail.com. With MWD Hosting’s cPanel, setting up forwarders is quick and requires no advanced technical knowledge.
Benefits of Email Forwarders
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Simplify communication by combining multiple inboxes.
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Forward business emails to your personal account for easier access.
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Create role-based addresses (e.g., sales@, support@) that point to individual users.
How to Create an Email Forwarder
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Login to cPanel
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Access
yourdomain.com/cpaneland enter your login credentials.
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Go to Forwarders
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Under the Email section, click Forwarders.
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Add a New Forwarder
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Click Add Forwarder.
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Enter the email address you want to forward (e.g.,
info@yourdomain.com). -
Enter the destination email address (e.g.,
yourname@gmail.com).
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Save
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Click Add Forwarder to activate the rule.
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From now on, all emails sent to
info@yourdomain.comwill automatically arrive in your Gmail inbox.
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Managing Forwarders
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To view existing rules, go back to the Forwarders page.
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You can edit or delete forwarders at any time.
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Use multiple forwarders if you want one email address to forward to several destinations.
Tips for Using Forwarders
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Always test your forwarder by sending a sample email.
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Use forwarders for general inquiries but avoid relying on them for sensitive business emails—direct accounts are more secure.
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If forwarding to Gmail or Outlook, check spam/junk folders during the first few days to ensure proper delivery.
Final Thoughts
Email forwarders are a simple but powerful feature in cPanel. They make it easier to manage communications, reduce inbox clutter, and ensure you never miss an important message.