# Forwarding your mailbox

The easiest way to set up Keeping is to login to your shared mailbox [with "Sign in with Google"](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/sign-in-with-google). As an alternative, you can manually forward your support mailbox to Keeping.

:hand\_splayed:If you are using a [Google Group](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/connect-a-google-group) or [Gmail Alias](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/connect-a-gmail-alias), see our specific help articles.

{% content-ref url="connect-a-google-group" %}
[connect-a-google-group](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/connect-a-google-group)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="connect-a-gmail-alias" %}
[connect-a-gmail-alias](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/connect-a-gmail-alias)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Good to know:** If you've previously connected a mailbox via "Sign in with Google", you'll need to [disconnect it ](https://docs.keeping.com/help/setup/connecting-a-mailbox/disconnecting-a-mailbox)before you can set up forwarding.
{% endhint %}

### Navigate to your Mailbox

If you're not there already, (1) navigate to the settings page for your mailbox by (2) clicking the pencil icon on the mailbox settings page.

![Navigate to the settings page for your mailbox](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FWq1n7Tlkxz8sV7tGKdW3%2FMailbox%20Setup%20-%20Access%20Mailbox%20Settings.png?alt=media\&token=f4eb39c5-6b03-4304-bd23-bf5c92bc1e56)

### Choose "Set up Forwarding"

![Click the "Set Up Forwading" link.](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2Fn558r3jhIsZ4j7ifNI16%2FMailbox%20Setup%20Forwarding%201.png?alt=media\&token=1212ff70-0551-45b6-8ce8-cce5666096dd)

### Copy your Keeping Forwarding Address

Copy your unique Keeping forwarding email address to your clipboard by clicking on the icon to the right of the address.

![Copy your unique Keeping Forwarding Address](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FLSaBnVyoWxX5ZGVcwhm1%2FMailbox%20Setup%20Forwarding%202%20-%20rev%20.png?alt=media\&token=de85c24e-f564-4096-93ae-5c0008f4e54a)

### Login to the Gmail account **for this mailbox**

Back in Gmail, login to the Gmail account **that currently receives your support email.** This is typically an account that looks like <mark style="color:red;"><support@company.com></mark> or <mark style="color:red;"><help@company.com>.</mark>

![Sign in to your shared mailbox in Gmail.](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2F8qayTZ2eP94CpsSYZvX3%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Sign%20In%202.png?alt=media\&token=6fe77f95-9fd5-4e2b-b49e-921ea317ab44)

### Go to your Gmail Settings for your shared mailbox

Click the "Gear" icon in Gmail, then See all settings.

![Navigate to your Gmail Settings](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FTbCtw9l9jwfuUhAv9ALG%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Forwarding%20See%20All%20Settings.png?alt=media\&token=eec9095d-b653-4b72-a2de-4db056c1c602)

### Choose the **Forwarding and POP/IMAP** tab of your settings

![Find the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" Tab](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FyrH4XoARUjG9MsC4y0Pi%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Forwarding%20Imap%20Settings.png?alt=media\&token=507a63fa-1087-4c0a-a36d-374e1629c1a7)

### Under Forwarding, click "Add a forwarding address."

![Click Add a Forwarding Address](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FQTI47bNAd7cLutXvP84A%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Alias%203.png?alt=media\&token=561be831-da7b-44a2-9faf-cc33fc53eb5d)

### **Enter your unique Keeping email address**&#x20;

**Enter your unique Keeping email address** that you copied in Step 3, and click "Next."

![Enter your Keeping Forwarding Address](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FgJe7uESCWhAeRx7Q79ft%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Alias%205%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=0eca05ca-557c-4a08-ad08-872e8967d3e6)

### Click OK and proceed to the next step

Gmail will send a confirmation email to your unique Keeping email address. Click OK and proceed to the next step.

![Click OK to Proceed](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FHbNmn9XRTAQhw19xIL7K%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Forwarding%20Click%20OK.png?alt=media\&token=faf09b6d-168e-41b5-b121-5949b42c0ec7)

## Confirm Your Email Forwarding

Gmail confirms any new forwarding address with an email. **Return to the Gmail account that you originally signed up for Keeping with**, and check your inbox for a forwarding confirmation from Google.

### Log back into **your work Gmail account**&#x20;

Log back into **your work Gmail account** (or the address you used to create your Keeping account), and look for an email from Google asking you to confirm email forwarding.

![Find your confirmation email from Google](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2F5ePNTzPIGDWr8S8xcfDO%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Alias%206.png?alt=media\&token=28f006ac-28d4-47dd-8d30-4a4c44142049)

### Confirm email forwarding to Keeping

Open the email, and click the link to confirm email forwarding to Keeping.

## Enable Forwarding and Test (Important!)

Almost there! After you have confirmed forwarding, **you need to go back to the Gmail account for your support emails** (eg support@ or help@), and return back to the settings for **Forwarding and POP/IMAP** and **enable the forwarding.**

### Go to your Gmail Settings in your support mailbox

Log back into the account that currently receives your support email (or, you may still be logged in). Return back to the settings.

![Go back to your Gmail Settings](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2FTbCtw9l9jwfuUhAv9ALG%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Forwarding%20See%20All%20Settings.png?alt=media\&token=eec9095d-b653-4b72-a2de-4db056c1c602)

### Go to the Forwarding & POP/IMAP tab

As with before, return to the Forwarding & POP/IMAP tab. **This time, choose the setting next to your Keeping email address and** click "Forward a copy of incoming mail to.."

Don't forget to click **Save Changes** at the bottom of the page!

![Make sure you turn on Gmail Forwarding](https://1058495162-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCHa8WIsJ5Z5NqmPmq5VS%2Fuploads%2F155wn4Qe4je65RgFyiLn%2FActivate%20Mailbox%20-%20Activate%20Forwarding.png?alt=media\&token=617060ac-cd65-43ea-b4db-26be27af3ed9)

## Send a Test

Back in the Keeping settings, send a test email to confirm you have everything wired up correctly. You should receive a test email in your work account, inside the Keeping tab.
