How to Set Up a Catch-All Email Address in Webuzo

A catch-all address collects any email sent to your domain, even to names that do not exist — so a message meant for sales@yourdomain.com still reaches you when someone types sale@yourdomain.com by mistake. In Webuzo this is called the default address, and it takes a moment to set up.

Set the catch-all (default) address

1. Log in to your Webuzo Enduser Panel.
2. Open the Email section and look for Default Address or Catch-All.
3. Choose your domain, then set the action to forward unmatched mail to one of your real mailboxes.
4. Enter the destination address and save.

From now on, anything sent to an address that does not exist lands in that inbox instead of bouncing.

A word of caution about spam

Catch-all addresses attract a lot of spam, because spammers guess random names at your domain. If your catch-all inbox fills with junk, consider turning it off and instead creating the specific mailboxes and forwarders you actually need.

You can also filter the noise — see creating email filters in Webuzo.

Frequently asked questions

Does a catch-all store mail or forward it?

It forwards unmatched mail to the mailbox you choose. Make sure that mailbox has enough space so nothing is lost.

Should I use a catch-all or individual forwarders?

For a few known addresses, specific forwarders are cleaner and far less spammy. Use a catch-all only when you genuinely need to capture everything.

My catch-all is flooded with spam. What now?

Switch the default action to discard unmatched mail, then rely on real mailboxes and forwarders for the addresses you use.