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The reply-to address determines where email responses are sent. By default, replies go to the email address that sent the message. However, you can configure Outlook to send replies to a different address than the one you're sending from.

⚠️ This feature only redirects real replies from recipients, not automatic out-of-office replies.

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Set a Reply-To Address for a Single Email

Use this method when you need a one-time reply-to address for a specific email.

New Outlook

1. Create a new message in Outlook
2. Click Options above the ribbon
3. Check the box for Show Reply to
4. A field will appear under CC where you can enter your desired reply-to address

Classic Outlook

1. Create a new message in Outlook
2. Click Options above the ribbon
3. Click Direct Replies To
4. In the dialog box, enter the alternate email address in the Have replies sent to field
5. Click Close to save your settings

Your email will now send replies to the specified address.

Set a Default Reply-To Address for All Emails

Use this method when you want all emails from a specific account to receive replies at a different address. 

Note: This function is only available in Classic Outlook, and the Reply-to address field only appears for accounts configured as IMAP.

1. In Outlook, click File above the ribbon
2. Click Account Settings → Account Settings
3. Select the account you want to modify, then click Change
4. In the Reply-to address field, enter the email address where you want to receive replies
5. Click Next, then close the window

Note: The Reply-to address field only appears for accounts configured as IMAP in Outlook.