How to create an email alias
Creating an email alias depends on the email service you use.Here are the basic steps for creating an alias on several popular email services.
Gmail
- Log in to your Gmail account
- Click the gear icon in the upper right corner and select See all settings
- Go to the Accounts and import tab
- In the Send email as section, click Add another email address
- Enter the desired name and address for the alias
Outlook
- Log in to your Outlook account
- Click the gear icon in the upper right corner and go to View all Outlook settings → Email → Accounts → Aliases → Add an alias
- Enter the desired address for the alias and follow the instructions
Yahoo Mail
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account
- Click the gear icon and open Settings → More Settings
- Click the Mailboxes tab → Add an alias
- Enter the desired name and address for the alias
Other mailing services
The approach may vary depending on the service. Usually there is an option to create an alias or additional email address in the account settings. Sometimes services provide this feature only for paid or premium accounts.
If you use any other email service or hosting for your email, you should refer to the official documentation or instructions of that provider for more precise guidelines on how to create an alias.