How do I change where my @purdue.edu e-mail is delivered?
To change how your @purdue.edu e-mail is processed, you modify your "service" setting in your Purdue Electronic Directory entry. This is done via the web page:
or
and clicking on "Edit Your Directory Entry" on the right-hand side of the page. The "service" field associated with your Purdue Electronic Directory entry controls how e-mail sent to your @purdue.edu e-mail is handled. There are three possible settings for the "service" field:
reject
E-mail sent to your @purdue.edu address will be returned to the sender ("bounced"), stating "user unknown".
forward
E-mail sent to your @purdue.edu address will be redirected to the address specified in the "service" field.
store
E-mail sent to your @purdue.edu address will be stored on one of the Mailhub servers. Your e-mail can be accessed using any standard IMAP or POP e-mail client. Information regarding e-mail client options and possible configurations can be found at:
