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How to Add an Alias Address to Your Email Account

Follow these steps in order to add an alias to your inbox.

  1. Open account settings

    In your email service, go to the settings menu and find the Accounts or Aliases section.

  2. Add the alias address

    Enter the new email address you want to use and register it as an alias.

  3. Verify the alias

    Open the verification email sent to that address to confirm you own it.

  4. Send mail as the alias

    When composing a message, choose the alias in the From field so it goes out under that address.

  5. Why is this useful?

    You can manage work and personal mail in a single inbox while still sending from the address that fits the situation.

One inbox, several identities

If you juggle a work address, a personal address, and maybe a project-specific address, an alias lets all of that mail land in one inbox without forcing you to log into multiple accounts.

Keep things organized with labels or folders

Combine aliases with filters, labels, or folders so mail sent to each address is automatically sorted. That way a shared inbox never feels cluttered, no matter how many aliases you add.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I log in using an alias address?

Most services only allow login with the original account address, not the alias. The alias is for sending and receiving mail, not for signing in.

How many aliases can I create?

Limits vary by provider, but most services let you register several alias addresses on a single account.