Set up email forwarding

Create a forwarder

1. In cPanel, open Forwarders.
2. Click Add Forwarder.
3. Type the address you want to forward from (e.g. hello) and pick your domain.
4. Under Destination, choose Forward to Email Address and enter the inbox you want mail sent to.
5. Click Add Forwarder.

That's it. Emails to hello@yourdomain.com will appear in your Gmail or Outlook inbox within seconds.

Forward everything (catch-all)

If you want any address at your domain to forward to one place:

1. On the Forwarders page, scroll to Default Address and click Set Default Address.
2. Select Forward to Email Address and enter the destination.
3. Click Change.

A catch-all can attract spam. If you only need a few addresses, individual forwarders are a better fit.

Reply as your domain

Forwarding gets mail to you, but replies go out from your Gmail or Outlook address. To send as hello@yourdomain.com, set up a "Send mail as" alias in your email provider. Gmail explains this under Settings > Accounts > Send mail as.

Forwarder vs. mailbox

A forwarder doesn't store anything — it just passes mail along. If you want a full mailbox with its own login and webmail, follow the Set up email on your domain guide instead. You can also create a mailbox and a forwarder for the same address, so mail stays on the server and a copy goes to your personal inbox.

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