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How to Send Mail from a Custom Email Address With Gmail
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By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 15, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail What to Know
In Gmail, select Settings > See all settings. Go to the Accounts and Import tab. Next to Send mail as, select Add another email address.In the Add another email address you own screen, type the display name and email address, check Treat as an alias, and click Next Step.The add-address wizard determines server settings and prompts you to send a verification message. Follow the verification link and prompts. This article explains how to set up virtual accounts for any of your email addresses and use them to populate the From header in Gmail. Instructions apply to Gmail in a web browser. Send Mail from a Custom Email Address with Gmail
To set up an email address for use with Gmail: Select Settings (gear icon) in Gmail. Choose See all settings. Go to the Accounts and Import tab. In the Send mail as section, select Add another email address. In the Add another email address you own screen, type your display name and email address, select the Treat as an alias checkbox, then select Next Step. The add-address wizard evaluates your entry. If it can determine your address's server settings, the wizard prompts you to send a verification message. If it can't identify the settings based on your email address, manually input your SMTP settings, including the server and port, your username, and your password. Then, select Add Account. Check for a new email in your email client and follow the verification link and prompts. Now, when you send messages from Gmail, select the From drop-down arrow and choose the account from which you want to send the message. Custom Gmail From Addresses ' On Behalf of' Tags and Sender Policy Framework
When you send mail from an address that is different from your main @gmail.com address through Gmail servers (instead of an external SMTP server set up for the address), Gmail adds your Gmail address in the email's Sender header. This procedure complies with sender-authentication schemes such as SPF. While the address in the From line may not specify Gmail as a valid origin, the Gmail Sender header makes sure the message does not raise red alerts for spam and fraud detection systems. Some recipients (those who use Outlook, for example) may see your message coming from "…@gmail.com; on behalf of…" when you send messages from your other email address. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Send iPhone Mail From a Different Account How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail Receive Email Replies at a Different Address Than You Send From How to Send Mail From All Your Accounts in Yahoo! Mail How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail How to Change Microsoft Email Addresses How to Find Out Who (or What) Is Accessing Your Gmail How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature How to Send Email to Bcc Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Specify a Reply-To Address in Outlook.com How to Change the Default Sending Account in Gmail How to Use AOL Mail Through an Email Client How to Change the Email Sender Name in Microsoft Outlook How to Use a Gmail Alias With iOS Mail How to Send Email From a PHP Script Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies