e-Mail Automated Response

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Going to be away for an extended period of time? You can now have your e-mail automatically respond to messages people have sent to let them know you're away.

To set this up, you will need to know your UNET e-mail ID and password. If you don't know your user name and password (because you've stored them in Outlook/Entourage), please contact the Help Desk for advice on how to best proceed.

Automated response will not work if your mail is being forwarded.
Turning Automated Response On and Off
Automated Response is a special type of filter in Horde. You can turn it on and off like any other filter.

The automated response filter is called Vacation, though you may use it for any extended absence.

1. Log into Horde at http://mail.maine.edu/imp. You'll need your UNET e-mail ID and password to log in to your e-mail account.
2. Click the Mail option on the left to display your Inbox and Mail options.
3. Press the button on the toolbar.
4. A list of all filters will be displayed with either a green checkmark or a red x to the right of the item.
   • A indicates that the filter is currently turned on.
   • An indicates that the filter is currently turned off.
5. To turn a filter on: Click the . It will change to a indicating the filter is now active.
   or
   To turn a filter off: Click the . It will change to a indicating the filter is now off.

Setting Up Automated Response

1. Log into Horde at http://mail.maine.edu/imp. You'll need your UNET e-mail ID and password to log in to your e-mail account.
2. Click the Mail option on the left to display your Inbox and Mail options.
3. Press the button on the toolbar.
4. Click on to change the settings.
5. You'll see a screen that looks like this:

	My e-Mail Addresses Enter your @maine.edu e-mail address here.
	Do Not Reply Addresses Any addresses in this box will not receive an automated response. This is useful for preventing messages from going to listserves or other bulk-mail senders. Each address must be on a separate line.
	Reason This is what message will be sent in the body of the auto-response e-mail. You should give a brief overview of when you have left and when you expect to return as well as alternate contact information for you or a colleague.

6. Be sure to press Save when you have finished setting everything up.
7. Your autoresponse message will not begin until you turn it on!
   Click Return to Rules List to view all of your rules. Be sure a is located to the right of the Vacation rule. This indicates your autoresponse message is active.