How to set up email forwarding on Porkbun

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