Set Rules To Forward An Email From Outlook To Gmail

Outlook is the email client program from Microsoft, which has large number of users across the world. You can configure this email client to download your emails from the server to your personal computer. This email client is rich with features. You can configure rules in the program and this will allow you to perform different actions with the incoming emails. It allows you to forward your incoming mails to a different email address automatically. All you have to do is set rules for this feature to work. In this help with Outlook section, we will assist you to set rules so that you can forward an incoming email automatically.

Steps Involved

• Open the Start menu and go to All Programs. 
• Launch Microsoft Outlook from the list. 
• Once the Outlook program comes up, select the option File and then go to Manage Rules and Alerts. Some versions of Outlook may have Rules under the option Tools. 
• Select the option New Rule. This will bring up the Rules Wizard. You will find different headings under this wizard, like Stay Organized, Stay Up to Date and Start from a blank rule. You may choose any template from the list or go for a blank rule. 
• Choose the necessary conditions for the incoming message. Keep in mind that the email will be forwarded only if these conditions are met. 
• Select the option Next. 
• Choose the option Forward, and then enter the Gmail address to which the mail needs to be forwarded. 
• You may select any exceptions, which you wish to add to the rule. For instance, if you do not wish to forward emails from a particular person, choose the option Except if From People or Distribution List. You may add this person from the address book. Once you complete adding the email address, select Next. 
• You may give a name to your rule and choose Finish. This will help you to forward the emails to your Gmail account automatically. 

We hope that this help with Outlook section has assisted you to setup rules for your Outlook program. You may try to send a test email to the program from another account and verify whether it successfully forwards it to the Gmail account. If you have any queries related to the steps mentioned above, you may contact Outlook help and support center or our technical support agents for assistance.