Configuring Auto-Reply in 138 Enterprise Email: Enterprise Setup & Security Guidelines
Who Needs This Feature
138 Enterprise Email's auto-reply function serves:
- Business travelers needing absence notifications
- Teams observing public holidays
- Customer support departments maintaining response SLAs
- Cross-border teams coordinating across timezones
Prerequisites
- Active 138 Enterprise Email account
- Web access to your email portal
- Administrator rights (for team-wide policies)
Configuration Steps
- Access Settings:
- Log in to the web interface at mail.138.com
- Navigate to "Personal Settings" > "Email Settings" > "Vacation Auto-Reply"
- Enable Feature:
- Toggle the activation switch
- Set precise start/end dates (avoid open-ended durations)
- Compose Response:
- Professional subject line (e.g., "Temporary Absence Notification")
- Brief message including:
- Absence period
- Alternative contacts (departmental, not personal)
- Expected response timeline
- Avoid disclosing travel itineraries or personal numbers
- Delivery Rules:
- Choose between replying to:
- All incoming messages
- Only contacts in your address book
- Set frequency limits (e.g., "once per sender per day")
- Finalize:
- Preview in plain text format
- Save settings
- Send test email to verify functionality
Enterprise Security Considerations
- Compliance Checks:
- Review auto-reply content against data protection policies
- Disable feature for sensitive roles (finance, HR)
- Administration:
- Centralized logging of auto-reply activations
- Regular audits of active auto-replies
Troubleshooting
Issue: Auto-reply not triggering

- Verify system timezone matches your location
- Check spam folder for test messages
- Confirm MX records point to 138 servers
Issue: Formatting errors
- Use plain text instead of HTML
- Remove special characters
- Test across web/mobile clients
Maintenance
- Deactivate expired auto-replies
- Update response templates quarterly
- Document usage in security training
Support Options
For configuration errors or enterprise policy questions:
- Web: Service portal at support.138.com
- Email: support@138.com (include domain and error screenshots)


