How to Set a Vacation Email Message in DirectAdmin?
Setting a vacation email message (auto-responder) in DirectAdmin is a straightforward process. Here s how you can do it: Here is a Step-by-Step Guide:
Log in to DirectAdmin:
- Open your web browser and navigate to your DirectAdmin login page.
- Enter your username and password to log in.
Navigate to the Email Accounts Section:
- From the main dashboard, go to "User Level" if you re not already there.
- Click on "E-Mail Accounts" under the "E-Mail Management" section.
Select the Email Account:
- You will see a list of email accounts associated with your domain. Find the email account for which you want to set a vacation message.
- Click on the "Auto-Responder" link next to the email account.
Create a New Auto-Responder:
- On the Auto-Responder page, click on the "Create Auto-Responder" button.
Configure the Auto-Responder:
Fill in the required fields:
- Responder Address: The email address for which the vacation message is being set.
- Responder Message: The body of the message that will be sent to anyone who emails this address.
- Subject: The subject line of the auto-response email.
- Send a response to each unique email address only once: Check this option if you don t want to send multiple responses to the same email address.
- From: Optionally, specify the "From" name and email address.
- Reply to: Optionally, specify the "Reply to" email address.
- Vacation Start Time and End Time: Set the start and end dates for the vacation message if applicable.
Save the Auto-Responder:
- After filling in all the necessary details, click on the "Create" or "Save" button to activate the auto-responder.
Verify the Auto-Responder:
- It s a good idea to test the auto-responder by sending an email to the account to ensure it s working as expected.
Additional Notes:
- Modify or Delete Auto-Responder: If you need to make changes or delete the auto-responder, return to the "Auto-Responder" section for the email account and edit or remove the existing auto-responder.
- Multiple Auto-Responders: If you have multiple email accounts, you will need to set up auto-responders individually for each account.
Following these steps will enable you to set up a vacation email message in DirectAdmin, ensuring that anyone who emails you while you re away receives an automated response.
