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An Alias is a reference on the server to which e-mail can be sent that redirects the e-mail to an account or e-mail address you specify. The instructions below cover creating an alias on your IMail email server.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Open your Web browser and type in:
http://mail.yourdomain.com
This will take you to the entrance of the Web interface for your email manager.
 
Step 2: Click the Logon link.
Type in your mail admin name for the username.
Type in your mail admin password for the password.
 
Step 3: Using the pulldown menu Account Options click Alias Administration under the Admin Options section.
 
Step 4: Then click Add User.
 
Step 5: Complete the fields accordingly.
  • Alias ID:
    This is the actual alias name, and is the address to which the sender will direct mail. For example, if you wanted to receive mail sent to sales@yourdomain.com you would type sales in the field.
     
  • Alias Type:
    Standard
     
  • Group Filename:
    Leave "Blank".
     
  • Destination:
    This is the e-mail address or user account to which any e-mail will be routed. If the alias represents an existing user on the same domain, simply type in their UserID. If the alias represents an e-mail address on a different domain, simply type the full e-mail address into the field.
Step 6: Now click Save.