Setting Up Email Forwarders in cPanel (Firstserv Guide)
Email forwarding allows you to automatically send emails from one address to another. This is useful if you want to manage multiple addresses from a single inbox.
Where to Find Forwarders
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to the Email section
- Click Forwarders
Types of Forwarding
You can:
- ✅ Forward a single email address to another address
- ✅ Forward all emails for a domain to another address
Common Questions & Tips
Do I need to create a mailbox before forwarding?
No.
✅ You can create a forwarder without creating a mailbox.
Example:
- Forward:
sales@yourdomain.com - To:
john.smith@example.com
👉 Just enter:
- Address to Forward:
sales - Domain:
yourdomain.com - Forward to:
john.smith@example.com
Can I forward emails from an existing mailbox?
Yes.
If a mailbox already exists:
- ✅ A copy of the email will remain in the original inbox
- ✅ Another copy will be forwarded to the destination address
Can I forward to multiple email addresses?
Yes.
✅ Simply create multiple forwarders for the same source address—one for each destination.
Example Setup
To forward emails from:
info@yourdomain.com
to:
person1@example.com
person2@example.com
👉 Create two forwarders, both using info@yourdomain.com as the source.
Best Practices
- ✅ Only forward to trusted email addresses
- ✅ Avoid creating unnecessary mailbox accounts
- ✅ Use forwarders to manage multiple addresses efficiently
Summary
- Forwarders let you redirect email from one address to another
- No mailbox is required to create a forwarder
- Existing mailboxes keep a local copy when forwarding is enabled
- Multiple forwarders can be used for multiple recipients
If you need help setting up or managing your email forwarding, the Firstserv support team is always happy to assist.
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