An email address is required to use most online services and apps. If you aren’t comfortable handing out your primary address or want to sort your small business queries in Google Workspace, create a Gmail alias. It lets you receive emails anywhere, from ahandy Android tabletto your desktop PC. We show you how to set up and create a Gmail alias for permanent and temporary use with your personal or Google Workspace email.
The option to create a Gmail email alias is only available on the desktop version of Gmail. Use a PC to follow the steps discussed in this article.
What is a Gmail alias or alternate email, and why should you use it?
When managing multiple email accounts, you typically don’t want to sign in to each account separately. Having all your emails forwarded to one place makes them more manageable. You will usually have one primary email, and the rest serve as secondary emails, known as aliases.
Why should you create an alias? Considering how the internet works, you’ll give your email address to many websites. Whether it’s for job applications or update alerts on a product restock, you have to keep your eyes on your email. you may deal with this issue by creating multiple emails or redirecting your messages using filters with temporary aliases.
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How to create a permanent Gmail alias
Before proceeding, you must have an alternative email address prepared. The selected email address can be from another domain, such as Yahoo or Outlook. In this example, we use a second Gmail address.
Change the address connected to thefromandreply-tofields to keep your primary email address private. To do this, navigate to your settings, clickAccounts and Import>Send mail as>edit info.
Changing the default to your alias address selects that email address as the labeled sender when composing a message. After you’ve specified the reply-to email address with the alias email from theeditinfooption, the listed address defaults to the alias email in the reply field. Otherwise, you can manually edit the reply field while drafting the reply message.
If you use multiple aliases in the same email account, selectReply from the same address the message was sent tofrom theAccounts and Importtab.
How to make a temporary Gmail alias
When your inbox explodes with news, promotions, and marketing materials, it might be time to make temporary Gmail aliases. These aliases allow and create filters. You can designate a folder for promotions and another for news to keep the email traffic under control. To get started, read below.
How to create a temporary alias
you’re able to make as many temporary Gmail aliases as you want for filtering. Use the same username and place a label after the plus sign. See the example below.
Main email
Temporary alias
APP@gmail.com
APP+News@gmail.com
APP+Updates@gmail.com
APP+Tips@gmail.com
How to make an email alias in Google Workspace
If you’re a Google Workspace admin, you can create an alternate email address from the Google Admin console. Follow these steps to learn how:
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Keeping your Gmail spam-free
Creating Gmail aliases prevents your inbox from going out of control. Still, the volume of messages doesn’t necessarily change. What happens if spam goes unchecked and sneaks into your main folders? Considerblocking unwanted email addresses within Gmailso that you’re able to prioritize those essential emails. You can alsocreate labels in Gmailfor better organization.
