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Automatic replies with IMAP account

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Mabila Posted messages 14 Status Member -  
Mabila Posted messages 14 Status Member -
Hello,

I would like to be able to send automatic replies to the emails I receive during my vacation. But apparently I am using an IMAP account that does not support the automatic reply feature of Outlook.
The other solution is to set a rule, but that only works if Outlook is open, which won't be the case.
I don't know anything about messaging protocols, but can I change a setting that would allow me to access the automatic reply feature?
I am using Outlook 2016.

Thank you for your help,

Nadège

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    kaumune Posted messages 22605 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 160
     
    Hi

    It is done upstream, at the mail server level

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    1. Mabila Posted messages 14 Status Member
       
      My domain name is hosted by OVH.
      Is it with them that I need to request the change? Do I need an SMTP server?
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    2. kaumune Posted messages 22605 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 160
       
      Outlook has no automatic reply functions unless you use an Exchange server, which is not your case.

      This is not a matter of IMAP or POP.

      As I told you, it happens upstream, before if you prefer.

      You just need to look a bit at OVH.

      https://docs.ovh.com/fr/emails/mise-en-place-repondeur-mail/
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