You can finally change your Gmail address without losing data

This update gives you a fresh email identity without losing access to the Google services you already use. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

How to create an alias in Outlook.com

Outlook.com allows you to create additional email addresses (aliases) that are linked to your primary account.Emails sent to an alias will arrive in your primary inbox, and you can send messages using the alias as well.

Example:

If your primary email is [email protected], you can create an alias like [email protected] sent to [email protected] will still go to [email protected], but you can choose to send emails using either address.

Steps to create an alias:

• Sign in to yourOutlook.com account.
• Click thegear iconin the upper-right corner to openSettings.
• Scroll down and selectView all Outlook settings.
• Navigate toMail
• Then clickSync email.
• ClickManageor choose a primary alias underAccount alias.
• SelectAdd emailand follow thepromptsto create your new alias.
• Choose whether to create a newOutlook.com emailas an alias or use anexisting email(non-Outlook) as an alias.
• ClickAdd aliasto confirm.

Once added, you can send emails using your alias by selecting it in the“From”field when composing a new message.

Important limitations to note:

• You can add up to 10 aliases in total
• There’s a limit of 10 new aliases that can be created in one year
• You can only add two aliases per week
• Existing Hotmail, Live, Outlook.com and MSN addresses can’t be added as aliases
• Aliases can only contain letters, numbers, dots (.), underscores (_), or hyphens (-)
• It’s no longer possible to create new aliases with @hotmail, @live.com, or @msn.com domains

How to create an alias using your Apple ID

Apple allows you to create up to three email aliases through iCloud.These aliases can be used for specific purposes, helping you manage your inbox effectively.Here’s how to create one:

• Go to icloud.com/mail and sign in to yourApple Accountif necessary.
• Click thegear iconat the top of the Mailboxes list, then chooseSettings.
• ClickAccount, then clickAdd Alias.
• Provide therequested information:
• Alias Address:Enter the text to create your alias (e.g., [email protected]).The alias must contain between 3 and 20 characters.
• Label:Assign a label for the alias.Aliases are listed alphabetically by their labels.
• Full Name:Enter the name that will appear in the From field of emails you send using this alias.
• ClickCreateto finalize the alias.
• Once created, any email sent to this alias will be forwarded to yourprimary iCloud email address.For example, if your primary email is [email protected], and you create an alias [email protected], any emails sent to [email protected] will appear in your [email protected] inbox.This allows you to use different addresses for different purposes while keeping everything in one place.

It’s important to note that you can still create up to three email aliases through iCloud.Remember that while these aliases provide some flexibility, they do not create separate Apple IDs or completely hide your primary iCloud email address.

Using the “Hide My Email” feature on Apple devices

Hide My Email is a feature available with iCloud+ that allows you to create unique, random email addresses that are forwarded to your personal email account.This helps keep your real email address private when filling out forms, signing up for newsletters or sending emails.Here’s how to set up Hide My Email:

• Go toSettingson your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap your name at the top, then tapiCloud.
• TapHide My Email.Here, you can create and manage your unique email addresses.
• TapCreate New Addressand follow the on-screen instructions to generate a new random email address.

Here’s how to deactivate a Hide My Email address.

• Go toSettingson your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap your name at the top, then tapiCloud.
• TapHide My Email.
• Tap anexisting address.
• ClickDeactivate Email Addressto stop forwarding emails to your personal account.
• Confirm your decision by clickingDeactivate.

You can also generate Hide My Email addresses directly in Safari, Mail and supported third-party apps by tapping the email address field and selectingHide My Emailabove the keyboard.

Note that Hide My Email has limitations.You need an iCloud+ subscription to use Hide My Email.This feature is not available with the free iCloud plan.While there is no official limit on the number of aliases you can create, some people have reported creating hundreds of addresses without issue.Hide My Email works with iCloud+, Apple Pay and the Mail app.Support for other apps and services is expanding but may not be available for all.Some people have reported occasional issues with email deliverability when using Hide My Email addresses.Managing multiple aliases can become cumbersome, especially if you need to deactivate or update them frequently. 

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How to create a new email alias in Yahoo Mail

• Open Yahoo Mail:Go toYahoo Mailand sign in to your account.
• Go toYahoo Mailand sign in to your account.
• Access Settings:Click on thegear iconin the top-right corner to open the settings menu.SelectMore Settingsfrom the dropdown menu.
• Click on thegear iconin the top-right corner to open the settings menu.
• SelectMore Settingsfrom the dropdown menu.
• Navigate to Mailboxes:In the left-hand menu, click onMailboxes.
• In the left-hand menu, click onMailboxes.
• Add a New Alias:Under theEmail aliassection, click theAddbutton.Enter the name of your new email alias (without the “@yahoo.com” part) in the field labeledCreate a new Yahoo Mail address.Click theSet Upbutton.
• Under theEmail aliassection, click theAddbutton.
• Enter the name of your new email alias (without the “@yahoo.com” part) in the field labeledCreate a new Yahoo Mail address.
• Click theSet Upbutton.
• Provide Additional Information:Enter your name and a description for the alias and choose whether you want replies to be sent to the alias or your main Yahoo email address.Click theFinishbutton.
• Enter your name and a description for the alias and choose whether you want replies to be sent to the alias or your main Yahoo email address.
• Click theFinishbutton.
• Limitations:Limited Number of Aliases: You can only create one main email alias that can both send and receive messages.Additionally, you can create up to 10 send-only email addresses and 500 disposable email addresses.Editing Restrictions: You can only edit your email alias up to two times within a 12-month period.This means you need to choose your alias carefully.Compatibility Issues: Some websites and services may not accept email aliases, especially those that use the “+” character in the address.This can limit the usefulness of aliases for certain sign-ups.Potential for Mix-Ups: Using multiple aliases can sometimes lead to confusion or mix-ups, especially if you forget which alias you used for a particular service.Spam and Security: While aliases can help manage spam, they are not foolproof.Spammers can still send emails to your aliases, and if an alias is compromised, it can lead to spam in your main inbox.Communication Challenges: Managing multiple aliases can complicate communication, especially if you need to reply from the correct alias to maintain clear and consistent communication.
• Limited Number of Aliases: You can only create one main email alias that can both send and receive messages.Additionally, you can create up to 10 send-only email addresses and 500 disposable email addresses.
• Editing Restrictions: You can only edit your email alias up to two times within a 12-month period.This means you need to choose your alias carefully.
• Compatibility Issues: Some websites and services may not accept email aliases, especially those that use the “+” character in the address.This can limit the usefulness of aliases for certain sign-ups.
• Potential for Mix-Ups: Using multiple aliases can sometimes lead to confusion or mix-ups, especially if you forget which alias you used for a particular service.
• Spam and Security: While aliases can help manage spam, they are not foolproof.Spammers can still send emails to your aliases, and if an alias is compromised, it can lead to spam in your main inbox.
• Communication Challenges: Managing multiple aliases can complicate communication, especially if you need to reply from the correct alias to maintain clear and consistent communication.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

This Gmail update fixes a problem people have complained about for years.It finally gives you flexibility without forcing a fresh start.Your files, photos and purchase history stay put.At the same time, you get to move on from an email address that no longer fits your life.That kind of upgrade is rare in a digital world that often makes you choose between convenience and control.

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