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Setting up a notice of absence

A notice of absence (also called autoresponder, Vacation notice in mailbox Office) automatically informs senders that you are currently unavailable. This function is useful, for example, during vacation periods or extended absences.


Set up a notice of absence

Activating a notice of absence

  1. In mailbox Office, navigate to All settings > E-mail > Rules.
  2. Click Vacation notice.
    A settings dialog will open.
  3. Activate the notice of absence by switching the toggle Vacation notice.

Configuring a notice of absence


Save the notice of absence and enter a message

Fill in the following fields:

Start: Date and time when the notice of absence should be sent.
End: Date and time until which the notice of absence should remain active.
Subject: Subject line of the notice of absence.
Message: Content of the notice of absence.

Confirm your entries with Apply changes.