# How to Set Up Out of Office Auto-Response

An out-of-office auto-response automatically replies to incoming emails when you're unavailable, letting senders know you'll respond later.

[Missive](https://missiveapp.com) offers a built-in personal auto-response feature that lets you set up automatic replies with flexible scheduling options. You can configure it to run during specific hours, on certain days, or indefinitely.

## Set up auto-response in Missive

Missive provides two ways to set up out-of-office responses:

### Option 1: Personal auto-response (recommended)

To configure your personal auto-response:

1. Click your avatar in the bottom-left corner.
2. Select **Set a status**.
3. Turn on **Out of office**.
4. Enable **Auto-responder**.
5. Choose which personal accounts or aliases should send the response.
6. Customize the subject and message.

### Option 2: Using rules

For more advanced scheduling, create a personal rule for incoming emails:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Rules**
2. Create a new **Incoming email** rule
3. Add a **Schedule** condition to specify when the rule should run
4. Add a **Reply** action with your out-of-office message

This approach lets you set up recurring schedules (e.g., every weekend) or complex conditions.

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**Related:** [Personal auto-response](/docs/core-features/status-and-out-of-office/personal-auto-response.md) | [Rules](/docs/advanced-features/rules.md)


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