How to Set Up Email Forwarders in cPanel

Introduction

Email forwarders in cPanel allow you to redirect emails from one address to another automatically. This is especially useful if you want to manage multiple email addresses from a single inbox, or if you want to route emails to team members, departments, or external accounts without creating multiple mailboxes.

This guide walks you through how to create and manage email forwarders in cPanel.

What is an Email Forwarder?

An email forwarder sends a copy of incoming mail from one email address to another without storing the message on the original server (unless desired).

Example:
You can forward all emails from support@yourdomain.com to yourname@gmail.com, so you don’t have to log into Webmail to check that inbox.

How to Create an Email Forwarder

1. Log in to your cPanel account

2. Scroll to the Email section

3. Click on Forwarders

4. Click the Add Forwarder button

5. Fill in the following fields:

   • Address to Forward: Enter the email prefix (e.g., info)

   • Domain: Select the domain (e.g., @yourdomain.com)

   • Forward to Email Address: Enter the destination address (e.g., example@gmail.com)

6. Click Add Forwarder

You’ll see a confirmation that the forwarder was created.

Domain Forwarders (Optional)

A domain forwarder forwards all emails sent to any address at one domain to the same address at another domain.

Example:
Forward all emails from @oldsite.com to @newsite.com

To set this up:

1. Click Add Domain Forwarder in the Forwarders section

2. Select the source and destination domains

3. Click Add Domain Forwarder

Note: This only works if the exact mailbox exists on the destination domain.

How to View or Delete Forwarders

1. Go to Email > Forwarders

2. Scroll down to Email Account Forwarders

3. You'll see a list of all existing forwarders

4. Click Delete next to any forwarder to remove it

Tips and Best Practices

• Use forwarders to consolidate emails from multiple addresses

• Forward to personal inboxes or team members for better workflow

• Avoid too many chained forwarders to prevent delivery delays or spam issues

• Combine forwarders with autoresponders for automated replies and redirection

Conclusion

Email forwarders are a simple yet powerful tool in cPanel that help you streamline communication by automatically redirecting messages. Whether you're running a business or managing a personal domain, forwarders save time and simplify email handling.