Autoresponders allow cPanel to send automatic email replies when messages are received. They are commonly used for out-of-office notices, automated information replies, or temporary notifications for specific mailboxes.
Accessing the Autoresponders section
Autoresponders are managed directly from the cPanel interface.
- Log in op uw cPanel-account.
- Open the Tools pagina.
- In de E -mail sectie, klikken Autoresponders.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: cPanel Tools page showing Autoresponders]
Autoresponders are available on standard cPanel hosting omgevingen.
Adding an autoresponder
You can configure multiple autoresponders, each with its own message, schedule, and mailbox.
- Klikken Add Autoresponder.
- Select the Character Set for the message.
- Set the Interval in hours to control how often replies are sent to the same sender.
- Enter the mailbox name in the E -mail veld.
- Select the associated Domein.
- Optionally define the From name or address.
- Enter the Subject of the automatic reply.
- Inschakelen This message contains HTML if the message includes HTML formatting.
- Enter the message content in the Body veld.
- Onder Begin, kiezen Immediately or define a custom start time.
- Onder Stop, kiezen Never or define an end date.
- Klikken Create/Modify to activate the autoresponder.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Add Autoresponder configuration screen]
Editing an autoresponder
Autoresponders can be updated at any time.
- Log in to cPanel and open Autoresponders.
- Locate the autoresponder under Current Autoresponders.
- Klikken Edit.
- Modify the required fields such as message body, subject, or schedule.
- Klikken Create/Modify to save changes.
[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Edit Autoresponder screen]
Deleting or temporarily disabling an autoresponder
Autoresponders that are no longer required should be removed.
- Log in to cPanel and open Autoresponders.
- Locate the autoresponder.
- Klikken Delete.
- Confirm the deletion.
As an alternative to deletion, an autoresponder can be temporarily disabled by editing it and assigning it to a non-existent mailbox. This allows quick reactivation later.
Usage and scaling considerations
Autoresponders are suitable for basic automated replies. For higher email volumes, advanced routing, or improved deliverability, additional services such as SpamExperts or infrastructure like cloud-servers may be more appropriate. Accounts running business email alongside websites hosted on cPanel hosting should periodically review autoresponder behavior to avoid unn