Mac OS X Server: How to Forward "Unknown" Mail to a Different User or Users

  • Last Modified: September 17, 2003
  • Article: TA28416
  • Old Article: 107373
When the server receives mail addressed to unknown local users, it may be forwarded to a specified user or users. This document explains how to set that up.

Products Affected

Mac OS X Server 10.3

Mail service can be configured to forward mail addressed to unknown local users. To do so, follow these steps:
    1. In Server Settings, click the Internet tab.
    2. Choose Mail Service > Configure Mail Service.
    3. Click the Messages tab.
    4. Select the "Forward mail addressed to unknown local users" checkbox.
    5. Add the short name of the user or group you wish to receive the mail (see Note).

Note: If you want multiple users to receive the forwarded mail, you must enter the name of a group to which they belong. If you do not already have a suitable group, use Workgroup Manager to create a group that contains these users.