> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Enabling Email Forwarding

> Learn how to enable @theslow.net email forwarding for your SlowNet name.

## Overview

With SlowNet, you can forward emails sent to your unique `@theslow.net` address to your personal inbox.

## Step 1: Set a display name

Use the `/api/account/update-display-name` endpoint to pick your SlowNet name:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST   'https://theslow.net/api/account/update-display-name'   -H 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY'   -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   -d '{"display_name": "mycoolname"}'
```

## Step 2: Enable forwarding

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST   'https://theslow.net/api/email-forwarding/email-forwarding-toggle'   -H 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY'   -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   -d '{"enabled": true, "email": "you@example.com"}'
```

## Step 3: Confirm

Emails sent to `mycoolname@theslow.net` will now arrive in your personal inbox.

## Authentication

This endpoint requires an API key. You can retrieve an API key from your [dashboard](https://theslow.net/dashboard). Include it in the `X-API-KEY` header:

```
X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
```

For more details, see the [Authentication Guide](https://docs.theslow.net/authentication).

## Related

* [Update your display name](../../api/account/update-display-name)
* [Toggle email forwarding](../../api/email-forwarding/email-forwarding-toggle)

## Need Further Assistance?

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our [support team](https://theslow.net/dashboard#support).