How to Create an Email Autoresponder in cPanel

An email autoresponder automatically sends a pre-written response to anyone who emails a specific address. This feature is especially useful for vacation responses or to inform senders that their message has been received. Here’s how to create an email autoresponder in cPanel:

1. Login to cPanel 

2. Navigate to the Email Section:

   • Once logged in, scroll down to the Email section.
   • Click on Autoresponders
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3. Choose the Domain (if applicable):

   • If you have multiple domains associated with your cPanel account, select the domain for which you want to create an autoresponder.

4. Click on "Add Autoresponder":

   • On the Autoresponders page, click on the Add Autoresponder button.
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5. Set the Autoresponder Settings:

   • Character Set: Choose the character set for your email. UTF-8 is the default and most widely used.
   • Interval: Set the number of hours to wait between responses to the same email address.
   • Email Address: Enter the email address you want the autoresponder for (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
   • From: Enter the name that will appear in the "From" field of the autoresponder emails.
   • Subject: Type the subject of the autoresponder email (e.g., "Out of Office" or "Thank you for your email").
   • Body: Enter the message you want to send to anyone who emails you. You can include a personalized message, office hours, or alternative contact information.
   • Start Time: Choose when you want the autoresponder to start. You can choose “Immediately” or set a custom date and time.
   • Stop Time: Set when the autoresponder should stop sending emails. You can choose a specific date or leave it to run indefinitely.

6. Save Your Autoresponder:

   • After filling in all the details, click Create/Modify to save the autoresponder.

7. Managing or Deleting Autoresponders:

   • To edit or delete an existing autoresponder, return to the Autoresponders page and you will see a list of autoresponders.
   • Click Edit to modify the settings or Delete to remove it.

Best Practices:

• Ensure that your autoresponder message is clear and concise.
• Include an alternative contact method if you're away for an extended period.
• Set an appropriate interval to avoid sending repetitive responses to frequent senders.