Email forwarding lets you receive emails at custom addresses matching your domain name by redirecting messages to your existing email account. Here's everything you need to know about setting it up with Squarespace domains.

Key Benefits:

• Free with Squarespace-managed domains
• Create up to 100 email aliases
• Forward emails to any existing email address
• No additional setup costs

Eligibility Requirements:

• Domain must be managed by Squarespace
• Domain cannot have existing custom email addresses
• Only works with ASCII characters (no IDNs)
• Cannot forward to certain email providers (including aol.com.br, icloud.com.br, yahoo.com.br)

Setting Up Email Forwarding:

1. Access domains control panel
2. Select your domain
3. Click Email and scroll to Email Forwarding
4. Click Add rule
5. Enter alias (e.g., [email protected])
6. Enter destination email address
7. Save and verify via confirmation email

Important Notes:

• Setup takes 24-48 hours after verification
• Cannot forward to multiple addresses
• Replies will show original email address, not alias
• Automatic DNS records will be added
• Custom nameserver users need additional DNS configuration

Limitations:

• No dedicated inbox
• Cannot send emails from alias
• No plus addressing
• Cannot forward to email addresses that forward elsewhere

To edit or remove forwarding:

1. Open domains panel
2. Select domain
3. Click Email
4. Find Email Forwarding section
5. Edit or delete rules as needed

If using custom nameservers, additional DNS records must be added through your provider. Changes may take 24-72 hours to propagate.

For custom email needs beyond forwarding, consider using Google Workspace integration or existing custom email services.

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