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How do I set up email forwarding and auto-reply in Gmail?

Configure out-of-office replies, forwarding, and group aliases in Google Workspace Gmail.

Email Forwarding and Auto-Reply in Gmail

### Vacation Responder (Out-of-Office)

Gmail → Settings → See all settings → Vacation responder → On → Set dates and message → Save

### Forwarding All Emails

Gmail Settings → Forwarding and POP/IMAP → Add a forwarding address → Verify → Enable forwarding

### Auto-Forward Specific Emails (Filters)

Gmail Settings → Filters → Create new filter → Set criteria → Forward to address

### Catch-All Address

admin.google.com → Apps → Gmail → Default routing → Add rule to catch unrecognised recipients

### Email Delegation

Gmail Settings → Accounts → Grant access to your account → Add delegate email

Delegate can read, send, delete on your behalf.

### Group Email (e.g. support@company.com)

admin.google.com → Directory → Groups → Create group → Add email + members → Everyone emails the group

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