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How do I create an email alias?

The following article explains how to create an email alias. An email alias is a virtual mail box for a domain, which routes emails to another address directly without storing them. An alias can be created only by the root user.

To create an email alias, please follow these steps:

  1. Open a browser window go to one of the following URLs:
    • http://mail.yourdomainname.com
    • http://mail#.safesecureweb.com (this address is provided in the setup email)
  2. Login as root@domainname.com with the password supplied in your setup email.
  3. From the Settings menu select Email Accounts.
  4. Click Add Alias.
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Alias Name: enter the name for the alias.
    • Emails: enter the email address(es) which will receive the routed email messages (only one email address per line)
  6. Click Save.

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