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How do I create a catch-all email address?

The following article explains how to create a catch-all email address. A catch-all email address will direct any email messages sent to an email account that does not exist on your domain name to a designated email account. A catch-all email address maybe created only by the root user.

To create a catch-all email address, 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@yourdomainname.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) that you want to receive messages (one email address per line)
  6. Click Save.
  7. Click Set Catch-All.
  8. From the drop down menu, select the alias you created in step 5.
  9. Click Save.

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