📬How to make a Catchall

Why make a Catchall Email?

• Food Bot: If you want to be able to manage your own food bot emails, this will make use of the bot easier.

• Botting: Good for managing emails and using them for multiple profiles.

• Simplifies Management: Instead of creating multiple email addresses, you have one place to check for all incoming messages.

• Spam Management: While it may attract more spam, using filters and modern email clients can help manage unwanted emails effectively.

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Step 1: Choosing Your Domain Name

First things first, you need a domain name. This is the web address people will use to find your site or send you emails. Think of something catchy, relevant to your purpose, and easy to remember. Most importantly, try to get a .com domain.

Why .com?

• Trust and Credibility: People trust .com domains because they're familiar with them. A .com domain can lend credibility to your website.

• Memorability: .com is easy to remember. Other extensions can be forgettable or confusing.

Step 2: Buying Your Domain from Namecheap

1. Go to Namecheap’s Website: Open your web browser and go to Namecheap's official website.

2. Search for Your Domain: There’s a search bar right on the homepage where you can type the domain you want, like "mycoolwebsite.com." Hit search and see if it's available.

1. Choose Your Domain: If it’s available, great! If not, Namecheap will suggest some variations. Remember, .com is king, but if your heart is set on a name that’s only available in another extension, it’s your call.

1. Add to Cart: Once you decide, add the domain to your cart. You might see some add-ons offered, like privacy protection. Privacy protection keeps your personal info hidden from the public database, which is a good idea.

1. Create an Account: To buy the domain, you’ll need to create an account with Namecheap. Just follow the prompts. It’s straightforward—just email, password, and some basic info.

2. Checkout: Proceed to checkout, where you’ll pay for your domain. Namecheap accepts various payment methods, so pick what works for you.

3. Confirm Purchase: After payment, you’ll get a confirmation email. Congrats, you now own a domain!

Step 3: Setting Up a Catchall Email

A catchall email is an inbox that catches all emails sent to your domain that don't match any existing email addresses. So, if someone sends an email to [email protected], it ends up in the catchall. Handy, right? Here's how to set it up on Namecheap:

1. Access Your Namecheap Dashboard: Log into your Namecheap account and go to your dashboard.

2. Find Your Domain: Look for the domain you bought in your list of domains and click on "Manage"

1. Set Up Catchall: Look for an option to set up a catchall or "default" email address. This is where you specify the email address that will catch all the emails sent to addresses under your domain that don't exist.

1. Choose Your Catchall Address: Decide on what email address you want to be your catchall. It can be something like "[email protected]" or any other address you prefer.

1. Save Your Settings: Make sure to save your changes.