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How to configure a vacation auto-reply message using the Webmail service?

To set up an automatic vacation reply message from the IST email, access webmail and follow the following procedure:

  1. Click on the “Settings” action button in the upper right corner.
  2. Select the “Vacation” tab.
  3. In the “Reply message” tab, fill the fields:
    • Subject – the subject of the message to be sent
    • Body – the content of the message to be sent
    • Vacation start – insert the vacation’s start date
    • Vacation end – insert the vacation’s end date
    • Status – enable this option, by changing its status to On.
    • Click Save.