The following table describes the procedures for administering .forward files. For more information, refer to .forward Files in Chapter 14, Mail Services (Reference).
Task
Description
For Instructions
Disabling .forward files
Use this procedure if, for example, you want to prevent automated forwarding.
How to Disable .forward Files
Changing the .forward file search path
Use this procedure if, for example, you want to move all .forward files into a common directory.
How to Change the .forward-File Search Path
Creating and populating /etc/shells
Use this procedure to enable users to use the .forward file to forward mail to a program or to a file.
How to Create and Populate /etc/shells
