How do I remove email forwarding?
Removing forwarding in the Outlook desktop application
- Click File

- Click Manage Rules & Alerts

- Select the rule and click Delete
- Click Apply

Removing forwarding in the mail.metropolia.fi service (OWA)
- Click the Settings icon

- Click Inbox and sweep rules
- Select the rule
- Click the Trash icon
- Click Save

Removing forwarding in the outlook.office365.com service (cloud service)
- Go to Settings
- Click Mail
- Click Rules
- Delete the rule

- Click Forwarding
- Turn off Enable forwarding

Did you encounter a problem?
- Restart your computer and the device where the issue is occurring. Try the function again.
- If the function you are attempting is happening in a web browser, try the function again in an incognito or private window and in a different browser.
- Try searching for a solution on the site of the IT Services by using the following search methods:
- navigation menu of the site (on the left)
- search machine of the wiki (right upper corner)
- a general search engine, for instance Google Search
- alphabetical index
- FAQ
If the problem is not resolved, please contact the helpdesk according to best practices. Always include a full screen screenshot of the issue in your service request.
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- Created by Sebastian Vesala, last updated on 8.6.2026 2 minute read