How do I Create an Email Autoresponder?

An auto-responder is used to send an automated reply to an email message that is received. One of the most common uses for an auto-responder is a vacation message.

To create an e-mail auto-responder, please do the following:

  1. Open a browser window and go to: http://mail.yourdomainname.com
  2. Login using your email address and password.
  3. From the Settings menu select My Auto-Responder.
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  4. On the Options tab, check Enable Auto-Responder.
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  5. Check Limit responses to one per day per sender. This setting is recommended to limit the number of auto responses sent.
  6. Click the Auto-Responder Message tab.
  7. Enter the requested information:
    • Subject: enter the subject of the automated message.
    • Select the message type: HTML or Plain Text.
    • Enter the body of the automated message.
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  8. Click Save.

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