{"id":16004,"date":"2026-09-08T13:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:34:16","slug":"how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#How_to_Set_Up_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel_A_Complete_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#What_Is_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\" >What Is Email Forwarding in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Why_Use_Email_Forwarding\" >Why Use Email Forwarding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Before_You_Begin_What_You_Will_Need\" >Before You Begin: What You Will Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#How_to_Set_Up_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel_Step-by-Step\" >How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel: Step-by-Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_1_Log_In_to_Your_cPanel_Account\" >Step 1: Log In to Your cPanel Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_2_Navigate_to_the_Email_Section\" >Step 2: Navigate to the Email Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_3_Open_the_Forwarders_Tool\" >Step 3: Open the Forwarders Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_4_Add_a_New_Forwarder\" >Step 4: Add a New Forwarder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_5_Save_Your_Forwarder\" >Step 5: Save Your Forwarder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Step_6_Test_Your_Email_Forwarding\" >Step 6: Test Your Email Forwarding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#How_to_Set_Up_Domain-Level_Forwarding_in_cPanel\" >How to Set Up Domain-Level Forwarding in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#How_to_Delete_or_Edit_an_Email_Forwarder_in_cPanel\" >How to Delete or Edit an Email Forwarder in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Common_Issues_With_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\" >Common Issues With Email Forwarding in cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Emails_Not_Being_Forwarded\" >Emails Not Being Forwarded<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Forwarding_Loops\" >Forwarding Loops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Emails_Landing_in_Spam\" >Emails Landing in Spam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Best_Practices_for_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\" >Best Practices for Email Forwarding in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-email-forwarding-in-cpanel\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><html><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n<title>How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel_A_Complete_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Managing your email accounts efficiently is a crucial part of running a successful website or online business. One of the most useful features available to website owners is <strong>email forwarding in cPanel<\/strong>. Whether you want to redirect messages from one address to another, consolidate multiple inboxes, or ensure you never miss an important email, setting up email forwarding in cPanel is a straightforward process that can save you a considerable amount of time.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about email forwarding in cPanel, including what it is, why it matters, and precisely how to configure it on your hosting account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\"><\/span>What Is Email Forwarding in cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Email forwarding is a feature that automatically redirects incoming emails from one email address to another. For example, if someone sends a message to <em>enquiries@yourdomain.co.uk<\/em>, you can configure cPanel to forward that message directly to your personal Gmail or Outlook account without the sender ever knowing the difference.<\/p>\n<p>cPanel is one of the most widely used web hosting control panels in the world. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface that allows website owners to manage every aspect of their hosting environment, including domain settings, databases, files, and \u2014 most relevantly here \u2014 email accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Email forwarding in cPanel is particularly useful for small business owners, freelancers, and developers who manage multiple email addresses but prefer to receive all correspondence in a single inbox.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_Email_Forwarding\"><\/span>Why Use Email Forwarding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before diving into the technical steps, it is worth understanding why so many website owners rely on this feature. There are several compelling reasons to set up email forwarding in cPanel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centralised inbox management:<\/strong> Rather than logging into multiple email accounts throughout the day, you can have all messages delivered to one place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional appearance:<\/strong> You can present a professional domain-based email address to clients and customers while still managing everything from a familiar email client.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team collaboration:<\/strong> Forwarding emails to multiple team members ensures that no enquiry goes unanswered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backup purposes:<\/strong> Forwarding emails to a secondary account provides an additional layer of redundancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified transitions:<\/strong> If you change email providers or hosting companies, forwarding ensures continuity during the switchover period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Begin_What_You_Will_Need\"><\/span>Before You Begin: What You Will Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To set up email forwarding in cPanel, you will need the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to your cPanel account (provided by your web hosting company)<\/li>\n<li>Your cPanel login credentials (username and password)<\/li>\n<li>The email address you wish to forward from<\/li>\n<li>The destination email address you want messages forwarded to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are unsure how to access your cPanel, check your hosting welcome email or contact your hosting provider&#8217;s support team. Most hosts allow you to log in via <em>yourdomain.co.uk\/cpanel<\/em> or through a dedicated hosting dashboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel_Step-by-Step\"><\/span>How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel: Step-by-Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_In_to_Your_cPanel_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Log In to Your cPanel Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open your preferred web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page. Enter your username and password to access the control panel dashboard. The interface may look slightly different depending on your hosting provider and the version of cPanel they use, but the core features remain consistent across most installations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Navigate_to_the_Email_Section\"><\/span>Step 2: Navigate to the Email Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you are logged in, scroll down or use the search bar at the top of the dashboard to locate the <strong>Email<\/strong> section. Within this section, you will find a variety of email management tools, including Email Accounts, Autoresponders, Spam Filters, and \u2014 the one you are looking for \u2014 <strong>Forwarders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Open_the_Forwarders_Tool\"><\/span>Step 3: Open the Forwarders Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click on the <strong>Forwarders<\/strong> icon. This will open the email forwarding management page, where you can view any existing forwarders and create new ones. You will notice two tabs at the top of the page: <em>Email Account Forwarders<\/em> and <em>Domain Forwarders<\/em>. For the purposes of this guide, we will focus on Email Account Forwarders.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Add_a_New_Forwarder\"><\/span>Step 4: Add a New Forwarder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add Forwarder<\/strong> button. A new form will appear asking you to fill in the following details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address to Forward:<\/strong> Enter the local part of the email address (the part before the @ symbol). If you have multiple domains associated with your account, use the dropdown menu to select the correct domain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> Here you have several options. The most common choice is <em>Forward to Email Address<\/em>, where you simply enter the email address you want messages sent to. You can also choose to forward to a system account or pipe to a programme, though these are more advanced options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Save_Your_Forwarder\"><\/span>Step 5: Save Your Forwarder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have entered the required information, click the <strong>Add Forwarder<\/strong> button to save your settings. cPanel will confirm that the forwarder has been successfully created, and you should see it listed on the Forwarders page.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Test_Your_Email_Forwarding\"><\/span>Step 6: Test Your Email Forwarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is always good practice to test your newly created forwarder. Send a test email to the address you have set up for forwarding and check whether it arrives in the destination inbox. If it does not appear within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder, as some email providers may initially flag forwarded messages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Domain-Level_Forwarding_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How to Set Up Domain-Level Forwarding in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to forwarding individual email addresses, cPanel also allows you to forward all emails sent to an entire domain. This is particularly useful if you are migrating a domain or consolidating multiple domains into one.<\/p>\n<p>To set this up, return to the Forwarders page and click on the <strong>Domain Forwarders<\/strong> tab. Click <strong>Add Domain Forwarder<\/strong>, select the domain you wish to forward from, and enter the destination domain. All emails sent to any address on the source domain will then be redirected to the corresponding address on the destination domain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_or_Edit_an_Email_Forwarder_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How to Delete or Edit an Email Forwarder in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you ever need to remove or modify an existing forwarder, simply return to the Forwarders page in cPanel. Locate the forwarder you wish to change in the list and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> link next to it. Unfortunately, cPanel does not offer a direct edit function for forwarders, so if you need to change the destination address, you will need to delete the existing forwarder and create a new one with the updated details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_With_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\"><\/span>Common Issues With Email Forwarding in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emails_Not_Being_Forwarded\"><\/span>Emails Not Being Forwarded<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your forwarded emails are not arriving at the destination address, there are a few things to check. Firstly, ensure the forwarder was saved correctly by revisiting the Forwarders page. Secondly, check whether the destination email provider is blocking forwarded messages due to spam filters. Some providers, particularly Gmail, may occasionally mark forwarded emails as suspicious.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forwarding_Loops\"><\/span>Forwarding Loops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A forwarding loop occurs when two email addresses are set to forward to each other, creating an infinite cycle. cPanel usually detects and prevents this, but it is worth being mindful of when configuring multiple forwarders across accounts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emails_Landing_in_Spam\"><\/span>Emails Landing in Spam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a common issue when forwarding emails between different providers. To reduce the likelihood of this happening, ensure your domain has proper SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records configured. These DNS records help receiving mail servers verify that forwarded emails are legitimate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Email_Forwarding_in_cPanel\"><\/span>Best Practices for Email Forwarding in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get the most out of email forwarding in cPanel, consider the following best practices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always test your forwarders after setting them up to confirm they are working correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid setting up unnecessary forwarders, as these can create additional server load.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly review your list of active forwarders and remove any that are no longer needed.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your destination inbox has sufficient storage to accommodate forwarded messages.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your cPanel login credentials secure to prevent unauthorised changes to your email settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more helpful guides on managing your hosting environment and email settings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\">DA Manager blog<\/a>, where you will find a wealth of resources for website owners and developers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Setting up <strong>email forwarding in cPanel<\/strong> is a simple yet powerful way to streamline your email management. Whether you are a sole trader looking to keep things tidy or a business owner managing a team, the Forwarders tool in cPanel gives you the flexibility to route your messages exactly where they need to go.<\/p>\n<p>By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to configure email forwarding quickly and without any technical difficulties. As with all hosting features, take the time to test your settings thoroughly and revisit them periodically to ensure everything continues to work as expected.<\/p>\n<p>With the right email setup in place, you can focus less on managing your inbox and more on growing your website or business.<\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel<\/p>\n<p>How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/p>\n<p>Managing your email accounts efficiently is a crucial part of running a successful website or online business. 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