When you go away for a day or more some users might like to set up an auto responder for any incoming emails to let the sender know you are away and when you are back again.
If you are a Microsoft 365 user then this tutorial is for you
Log into email your Microsoft 365 Email Online
Web Page: https://outlook.office365.com/mail/
Username/ Email: myemailaddress@mydomain.com
Password: mypassword
- In your online Outlook email web page look for and click the settings cog ⚙️at the top far right side.
- In the left pane make sure ✉Email is selected.
- Click Automatic Replies.
- Turn on automatic replies.
- Tick "☑Send replies only during a time period".
- Set Start time and End time.
- Here you can also select to block calendar, decline invitations and meetings for this period.
- Skip the "Send replies inside your organisation".
- Make sure the box "☑Send replies outside your organisation" is ticked and leave Send replies only to contacts unticked.
- Type the automatic reply in the message box below.
Example:
Hi
I am away until Tuesday 30 April 2024.
If required I will get back to you after that day.
Regards
John Citizen
ABC Widgets
Click Save
