Close a Mailbox and create auto reply 1

[Zotigo]

Hi, I need to close an account in our organization (delete or disable it if possible) but would like to send an auto reply to the sender that says "contact Mr. abc for further information". I know if I disable the account, it will not receive mails but would it still be able to send an auto reply?
Many thanks in advance!

Regards

 

[Fatboy0341]

Change the password for the account.

Open the mailbox in Outlook and set an auto-reply, then close Outlook.

Back in AD - under the "Exchange Advanced" properties page - check the box for "Hide from address book".

Remove the account from any security/distribution groups.

Sent the mailbox to forward to someone else in the company if you like.

Leave the account enabled until you don't need the auto-reply anymore, then disable it. After whatever your retention time is, delete the account and the mailbox.

JB

 

[Zotigo]

Many thanks buddy, sorry for late response