How to Set Up Email Forwarders in cPanel (No Tech Skills Needed)
Want to receive emails from your business address directly in your personal inbox? With cPanel’s Email Forwarders, you can automatically redirect messages from one address to another — no duplicates, no hassles.
In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to set up email forwarding in cPanel, why it’s useful, and how to manage or delete forwarders when needed.
✅ What is an Email Forwarder?
An Email Forwarder allows you to send a copy of incoming messages from one email address (e.g., [email protected]) to another (e.g., [email protected]). It’s especially handy if:
- You want to read emails from multiple addresses in one inbox
- You’re managing a team and want to distribute support queries
- You want to avoid logging into multiple webmail accounts
🚀 How to Set Up an Email Forwarder in cPanel
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
Use your login link (e.g., yourdomain.com:2083) or access cPanel through your hosting dashboard.
Step 2: Go to Forwarders
Under the Email section, click Forwarders.
Step 3: Click Add Forwarder
Now configure the settings:
- Address to Forward: Enter the username (e.g.,
info) - Domain: Choose the correct domain (e.g.,
yourdomain.com) - Forward to Email Address: Enter the destination (e.g.,
[email protected])
Click Add Forwarder to finish.
✉️ You’re Done!
Now, any email sent to [email protected] will be automatically delivered to the destination address you specified.
🧹 How to Delete or Manage Forwarders
To remove or update a forwarder:
- Go to Forwarders in cPanel
- Scroll down to Email Account Forwarders
- Click Delete next to the one you want to remove
💡 You can also set up domain-wide forwarders to forward all emails from one domain to another — great for migrations or catch-all inboxes.
🔄 Tips for Efficient Email Management
- Use filters to auto-organize forwarded emails in Gmail or Outlook.
- Avoid loops (don’t forward an email back to itself).
- Check for typos in the destination email address to avoid losing emails.
- For business use, also set up a copy of the email to stay in webmail (for records).
🔗 Related cPanel Email Tutorials
- How to Create and Manage Email Accounts in cPanel
- How to Access Webmail from Anywhere
- How to Set Up Autoresponders in cPanel
📌 Final Thoughts
cPanel’s email forwarders are a simple yet powerful way to streamline your communication. Whether you’re centralizing multiple inboxes or routing customer queries to your team, it’s just a few clicks away.
Need help with email forwarding or cPanel features? Reach out to our support team here.