GroupWise - How do I set up an “Out of Office” reply?

To set up an “Out of Office” or vacation reply, you need to create a rule in GroupWise. Once the rule is configured, it must be turned on prior to leaving the office and must be turned off upon your return.

In GroupWise, click Tools/Rules on the Menu bar.

In the Rules box, select New.

In the Rule Name box, enter “Out of Office” as the rule name.

Under “When event is”, select the Received box.

Under “Item types”, select Mail box, so that the conditions box reads “



Click the Add Action drop-down arrow and select Reply.



Select the Reply to sender radio button under Options. Then click OK.



Check that your email address is entered in the From box.

Enter the subject, Out of Office.

Type a message indicating the dates you are out of the office and when you will be returning.

Click OK. Click Save.

Check that the Out of Office box is checked to turn the rule on.



Send yourself an email to check the message text. You may notice multiple copies of the email in your mailbox, but that is normal.

Remember to uncheck or Disable the rule when you return to the office.