Set an automatic reply

Your student email (also known as StudentMail) or staff email is your University of Otago-provided email account.

How do I set up an automatic reply

To set up an automatic reply:

Outlook for Web

1. Log in to your University of Otago email account
   • If you are a staff member, you may need to enter your address in the format of: username@otago.ac.nz
2. In the top right-hand corner, click the Settings cog icon next to your name.
3. Enter automatic replies into the search box.
4. Click the search result.
5. The Automatic replies settings window should now pop up and you can manage your automatic reply.

Outlook Desktop Application

1. In Outlook, go to File.
2. Select the account you want to manage the automatic reply for from the drop down at the top of the Account Information page.
3. Click the Automatic Replies button.
4. The Automatic replies settings window should now pop up and you can manage your automatic reply.

Outlook for Mac

1. At the top of the Outlook ribbon, select Tools.
2. Click the Out of Office option.
3. Select the account you want to manage the automatic reply for from the list on the left side of the resulting window.