How to set an Out of Office Message

How to set an Out of Office Message

• Automatically reply to emails while you're away using Mweb Webmail

  What This Does

  An autoresponder sends an automatic reply to anyone who emails you. Ideal for leave, travel, or when you're not checking mail.

  Step 1: Log in to Webmail

  

  • Go to: https://webmail.mweb.co.za
  • Log in using your email address and password

  Step 2: Open Settings

  

  • Click More in the top menu
  • Select Settings

  Step 3: Open Autoresponder Settings

  

  • In the left-hand menu, click Autoresponder

  Step 4: Enable the Autoresponder

  

  • Toggle Enable Autoresponder ON
  • This activates automatic replies

  Step 5: Enter Your Message

  

  Fill in the required fields:

  • Subject (required)
  • Response to Send to Domain Users (internal replies)
  • Response to Send to Everyone Else (external replies)

  Example message:

  Hi there,Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office and will return on [date].I will respond as soon as possible after I return.Regards

  Step 6: Optional Settings

  

  You can refine how replies are sent:

  • Disable responses to indirect mail
    Stops replies to mailing lists or forwarded emails
  • Only send between certain dates
    Set a start and end date for your autoresponder
  • Send To
    Choose who receives replies:
    • All Senders
    • Senders in my Domain
    • Senders in my Domain and Contacts

  Step 7: Save Your Settings

  • Click Save at the top
  • Your autoresponder is now active

  How to Turn It Off

  

  • Go back to Settings > Autoresponder
  • Toggle Enable Autoresponder OFF
  • Click Save

  Things to Know

  • Replies are only sent once per day per sender
  • Subject is mandatory. If you skip it, it won’t save
  • You can use different messages for internal and external senders