What is an Email Alias?
An alias is an additional email address that automatically redirects all messages to another account. For example, you can receive emails from sales@yourcompany.com, info@yourcompany.com, and support@yourcompany.com all in a single inbox without creating 3 separate accounts.
Creating a Forwarder in cPanel
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to the "Email" section
- Click on "Forwarders"
- Click on "Add Forwarder"
- In "Address to Forward" type the alias. E.g.:
sales - Select your domain
- In "Forward to Email Address" type your main email
- Click on "Add Forwarder"
✅ Done! Now all emails arriving at
sales@yourdomain.com will automatically appear in your main inbox.Difference between an alias and an email account
- Alias/Forwarder: Only redirects. Does not take up space. You cannot log in with it.
- Email Account: Has its own mailbox, space, and password.
Forwarding all domain emails
If you want any email sent to any address on your domain to reach your inbox (even anything@yourdomain.com), in cPanel go to Forwarders → Add Domain Forwarder and configure the destination.