Catchall Email Guide

Complete guide on Catchall Email

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:

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

• 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:

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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:

   • [email protected]

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:

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

  • [email protected]

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.