Porkbun
June 4, 2026

Quick Answer

To set up email forwarding on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and open Email Forwarding. Then create a forwarding address and set the destination email where messages should be sent.

Steps to Set Up Email Forwarding on Porkbun

1. Log in to your Porkbun account

Go to your Porkbun Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

Access your dashboard

2. Open domain management

Go to your list of your domains

Find the domain you’re looking for and click “Details”

3. Open email forwarding settings

Click Email Hosting at the far left of your screen then click “Manage”

Scroll down to Porkbun Email Forwarding

4. Add a forwarding address

Enter the email address you want to forward

Example: info@donnaschutz.com

5. Enter the destination email

Provide the email address where messages should be forwarded

Example: yourname@gmail.com

6. Save your changes

Click Create Email Forward

What Happens Next

Email forwarding usually starts working within a few minutes, but may take up to a few hours to fully activate.

Common Issues

  1. Emails not forwarding
    • Confirm the forwarding rule is active
    • Check spam or junk folders
  2. Forwarding option not available
    • Porkbun email forwarding is included with domains, but ensure the domain is active and properly configured

We regularly review and update our guides to keep them accurate. If something looks off, email guides@snagged.com and we’ll fix it.

Join the Snagged newsletter

Get a weekly dose of fascinating, untold stories from the early internet and the world of domain names. Also hear from startup founders and the acquisition stories behind some of the internet's most iconic domain names.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

By clicking Sign up you're confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions.

No items found.