Domain Management
How to Set Up Domain Email Forwarding
Forward emails sent to your professional domain address to your Gmail or personal inbox without setting up a full email account.
4 min read
Updated 15 August 2026
Setting Up Email Forwarding
Email forwarding lets you receive emails sent to info@yourdomain.co.ke directly in your Gmail or any other inbox — without configuring a separate email client.
Step 1 — Open Forwarders in cPanel
- Log into cPanel
- Go to Email → Forwarders
- Click Add Forwarder
Step 2 — Configure the Forwarder
- Address to Forward: Enter the local part (e.g.,
info) and select your domain - Forward to Email Address: Enter your Gmail or personal email
- Click Add Forwarder
Step 3 — Test the Forwarder
Send a test email to info@yourdomain.co.ke from another account. It should arrive in your Gmail within a few minutes.
Forwarding All Emails for a Domain (Catch-All)
A catch-all forwarder receives emails sent to any address at your domain — even misspelled ones.
- In Forwarders, click Add Domain Forwarder
- Select your domain
- Enter the destination email
- Click Add Domain Forwarder
Caution: Catch-all addresses receive a lot of spam. Use with care.
Forwarding vs. Full Email Account
| Feature | Forwarding | Full Email Account |
|---|---|---|
| Receive emails | ✅ | ✅ |
| Send from domain address | ❌ | ✅ |
| Storage on server | ❌ | ✅ |
| Works without email client | ✅ | ❌ |
For a professional setup where you can send and receive from your domain address, set up a full email account and configure it in Outlook or Gmail.
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