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Configuring Auto-Reply in 138 Enterprise Email: Enterprise Setup & Security Guidelines

Published: 2026-08-04

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

  1. Access Settings:
  • Log in to the web interface at mail.138.com
  • Navigate to "Personal Settings" > "Email Settings" > "Vacation Auto-Reply"
  1. Enable Feature:
  • Toggle the activation switch
  • Set precise start/end dates (avoid open-ended durations)
  1. 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
  1. 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")
  1. 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

Configuring Auto-Reply in 138 Enterprise Email: Enterprise Setup & Security Guidelines
  • 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)