# Catchall Email Guide
What Is a Catchall Email?
A **catchall email** is an email setup that receives **all emails sent to any address at your domain** and forwards them to one main inbox.
Example:
* You own the domain `example.com`
* Emails sent to:
* `test@example.com`
* `order123@example.com`
* `randomemail@example.com`
* All of them are delivered to **one inbox you choose**
This is extremely useful for:
* Creating many store accounts
* Account generators
* IMAP verification
* Keeping all verification emails in one place
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### Important Notes Before You Start
* There are multiple providers that support catchalls
* Some websites may **detect certain catchall providers**
* Example:
* Walmart has been reported to detect **Namecheap catchalls**
* Google-based domain forwarding may perform better on some sites
* We recommend testing and asking your cook group what works best for the site you’re running
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### How to Create a Catchall Email (Two Common Methods)
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### Option 1: Namecheap Catchall Setup
#### Step 1: Buy a Domain
1. Go to `https://www.namecheap.com`
2. Search for a domain name you want
3. If your first choice is unavailable, try:
* Adding numbers
* Changing extensions (.com, .net, .io, etc.)
4. Purchase the domain
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#### Step 2: Enable Catchall Forwarding
1. Log into your Namecheap account
2. Click your profile icon (top right)
3. Go to your **Domain List**
4. Click **Manage** next to your domain
5. Scroll to the **Email** section
6. Find **Redirect Email**
7. Click **Add Catchall**
8. Enter the **primary email** where all emails should be forwarded
9. Save the changes
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#### Step 3: Add Catchall to Stellar
* Open Stellar
* Go to **Settings**
* Find the **Catchall** field
* Enter only the domain name\
Do **not** include `@`
Example:
* Domain: `chase35x.com`
* Enter in Stellar:\
`chase35x.com`
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### Option 2: Google / Google-Style Domain Catchall
This method is often preferred for better deliverability on certain sites.
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#### Step 1: Buy a Domain
1. Purchase a domain from a provider that supports email forwarding
2. Complete the domain checkout
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#### Step 2: Enable Catchall Forwarding
1. Go to your domain provider dashboard
2. Navigate to **Email Settings** or **Email Forwarding**
3. Create a forwarding rule:
* Alias / Recipient: `*`
* Destination: your main email inbox
4. Save the changes
The `*` means **all emails sent to this domain will be forwarded**.
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#### Step 3: Add Catchall to Stellar
* Enter only the domain name into Stellar
* Do not include `@`
Example:
* Domain: `test.bike`
* Enter in Stellar:\
`test.bike`
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### How Catchalls Are Used in Stellar
* Used for account generators
* Used for manual or automated account creation
* Used with IMAP for auto-verification
* Allows unlimited unique emails like:
* `nike1@yourdomain.com`
* `nike2@yourdomain.com`
* `nike3@yourdomain.com`
All emails still go to one inbox.
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### Best Practices
* Always test your catchall with a **real signup email**
* Make sure forwarding works before a drop
* Keep IMAP connected if using auto verification
* Ask your cook group which provider works best for each site
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### Beginner Recommendation
If you’re new:
1. Start with one catchall domain
2. Test it on one site first
3. Pair it with IMAP for smooth verification
4. Expand once confirmed working
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### Catchall + IMAP Pairing Guide
Pairing a **catchall domain** with **IMAP** allows Stellar to automatically read verification emails and enter codes for you. This is the most reliable and hands-free setup for account creation, logins, and checkout verification.
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### Why Use Catchall + IMAP Together?
Using both together allows you to:
* Create unlimited unique emails from one domain
* Receive all verification emails in one inbox
* Automatically read verification codes
* Reduce manual input during drops
* Speed up account creation and logins
This setup is **strongly recommended** for:
* Account generators
* Sites that send OTP or verification emails
* Faster task startup
* Large account setups
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### Step 1: Create Your Catchall Domain
Before setting up IMAP, make sure:
* Your catchall domain is working
* Emails sent to `anything@yourdomain.com` are forwarding correctly
* All emails land in **one main inbox**
If this is not confirmed yet, complete the Catchall Guide first.
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### Step 2: Choose Your IMAP Inbox
Your IMAP inbox must be:
* The inbox receiving **all forwarded catchall emails**
* An email provider that supports IMAP access
Recommended email providers:
* Gmail (most common and reliable)
* Outlook / Hotmail
* Custom domain inboxes with IMAP support
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### Step 3: Add IMAP Session in Stellar
1. Open **Stellar**
2. Go to **Settings**
3. Navigate to the **IMAP** section
4. Click **Add IMAP Session**
5. Enter your email credentials:
* Email address (the inbox receiving catchall mail)
* App password or IMAP password (recommended over main password)
6. Save the IMAP session
Once saved, Stellar can now read verification emails automatically.
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### Step 4: Verify IMAP Is Working
To confirm your IMAP setup:
1. Send a test email to:
* `test@yourcatchalldomain.com`
2. Check that:
* The email arrives in your IMAP inbox
* Stellar does not show IMAP connection errors
If the email arrives correctly, your setup is good.
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### Step 5: Use Catchall Emails in Profiles
When creating Profiles or Accounts:
* Use unique emails like:
* `walmart1@yourdomain.com`
* `walmart2@yourdomain.com`
* `targetcheckout@yourdomain.com`
All emails will still arrive in the same inbox and be read by IMAP.
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### Step 6: Select IMAP Session in Tasks
When creating tasks:
1. Find the **IMAP Session** field
2. Select the IMAP session you created
3. Start the task
Stellar will now:
* Automatically read verification emails
* Automatically enter codes when possible
* Reduce or eliminate manual popups
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### What If You Don’t Select an IMAP Session?
If no IMAP session is selected:
* Stellar will prompt you to **manually enter verification codes**
* A window will open when a code is required
* You must:
* Have Google Chrome installed
* Have at least one captcha harvester created
IMAP is optional, but recommended for smoother operation.
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### Best Practices for Catchall + IMAP
* Always test IMAP before a big drop
* Keep your inbox clean to avoid delays
* Avoid email providers that heavily filter forwarded mail
* Use app passwords when possible for better security
* Don’t reuse the same exact email for every account
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### Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
* Entering the catchall domain with `@` in Stellar
* Using an inbox that doesn’t support IMAP
* Forgetting to select IMAP session in tasks
* Using the same email address for every account
* Not testing verification before drop time
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### Recommended Setup Summary
For best results:
* One catchall domain
* One clean IMAP inbox
* Unique emails per account
* IMAP session selected in all supported tasks
This setup gives you the fastest, cleanest, and most automated experience in Stellar.
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