The Catch-All Function: Never Lose a Message Again
The Default Email Address (often referred to as Catch-All) acts as a safety net for your communications. It ensures that emails sent to your domain that do not have an existing recipient address (e.g., due to a typo like infp@yourdomain.ch) do not simply disappear into thin air.
Step 1: Access Default Address in cPanel
On the cPanel home page, navigate to the Email section and click on the Default Address icon.
Step 2: Choose the Right Option
First, select the desired domain from the dropdown menu. You then have several options for how the server should handle misaddressed emails:
- 1. Discard the message with an error message: The sender receives an automatic reply stating that the address does not exist. This is the recommended setting to avoid confirming to spam lists that your domain is active.
- 2. Forward to Email Address: All misaddressed emails are delivered to a mailbox defined by you (e.g., your main address). This way, you are guaranteed not to miss anything.
Advanced Options
For specific requirements, you will find further tools under "Advanced Options":
- Forward to your system account: Forwards emails to the internal cPanel account (usually only relevant for system logs).
- Pipe to a Program: Sends the email directly to a script – useful for ticket systems or automated processes.
Beware of Spam:
A Catch-All mailbox often attracts massive amounts of spam, as spammers frequently test random combinations like admin@, sales@, webmaster@. If you notice an enormous increase in unsolicited mail, switch the function to "Discard message".Do you have questions about the ideal configuration for your catch-all account? The CURIAWEB team is happy to advise you!
