diff --git a/install/debian/11/exim/exim4.conf.template b/install/debian/11/exim/exim4.conf.template
index fe92680f..977dc661 100644
--- a/install/debian/11/exim/exim4.conf.template
+++ b/install/debian/11/exim/exim4.conf.template
@@ -247,6 +247,8 @@ userforward:
   driver = redirect
   check_local_user
   file = $home/.forward
+  require_files = ${local_part}:+${home}/.forward
+  domains = +local_domains
   allow_filter
   no_verify
   no_expn