Difference between revisions of "Forwarding Mail"
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| − | * If you're a CS ''grad student, professor, researcher, postdoc or staff member,'' log into one of our [[Linux Clients on the CS Grad/Research Net]]. | + | * If you're a CS ''grad student, professor, researcher, postdoc or staff member,'' log into one of our [[Linux Clients on the CS Grad/Research Net]] and cd to your home directory. |
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| − | * If you're a CS ''ugrad student,'' log into one of our [[Linux Clients on the CS Undergrad Net]]. | + | * If you're a CS ''ugrad student,'' log into one of our [[Linux Clients on the CS Undergrad Net]] and cd to your home directory. |
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* In the top level of your home directory, create a '''.forward''' file (don't forget the '''.''' ) using an editor. | * In the top level of your home directory, create a '''.forward''' file (don't forget the '''.''' ) using an editor. | ||
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* Save changes. | * Save changes. | ||
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* run the following command: | * run the following command: | ||
| − | : '''chmod 644 .forward'' | + | :: '''chmod 644 .forward'' |
| − | :(Again, don't forget the '''.''' in '''.forward''' ) | + | ::(Again, don't forget the '''.''' in '''.forward''' ) |
Now, incoming mail to your CS address should be forwarded to your preferred address. | Now, incoming mail to your CS address should be forwarded to your preferred address. | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 12 April 2017
INTRO
When you receive a CS Linux account, you're also receiving an email address in the form of yourusername@cs.jhu.edu
You might choose toforward any email you receive at this CS address to some other preferred address. To do this, please follow the steps below.
Setting Up Forwarding For Your CS Address
- If you're a CS grad student, professor, researcher, postdoc or staff member, log into one of our Linux Clients on the CS Grad/Research Net and cd to your home directory.
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- If you're a CS ugrad student, log into one of our Linux Clients on the CS Undergrad Net and cd to your home directory.
- then
- In the top level of your home directory, create a .forward file (don't forget the . ) using an editor.
- Put your preferred email account address as the only line in the .forward file.
- Save changes.
- run the following command:
- 'chmod 644 .forward
- (Again, don't forget the . in .forward )
Now, incoming mail to your CS address should be forwarded to your preferred address.