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How to Use Gmail +Aliases to Create Extra Email Addresses

#gmail #productivity #email

If you've ever wanted separate email addresses for different purposes — without creating new accounts — Gmail makes it easy with +aliases.
This tip was first shared in the official Gmail blog back in 2008 — and it still works today

What Are Gmail +Aliases?

Gmail allows you to create unlimited variations of your email address by adding a +alias before @gmail.com.
All mail still goes to your main inbox.

Step 1: Choose Your Base Gmail Address

Example:

johndoe@gmail.com
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Step 2: Create Your First Alias

Just add +logarchive before @gmail.com:

johndoe+logarchive@gmail.com
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Step 3: Create Another Alias

You can add as many as you like — for example:

johndoe+audit@gmail.com
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⚠️ You do not need to set these up in Gmail.
They work automatically — Gmail will deliver mail for both to johndoe@gmail.com.

Why This Matters

Using Gmail +aliases helps you:

  • Organize your inbox — create filters that match To: johndoe+logarchive@gmail.com and automatically label or file them.
  • Track signups — use a unique alias for each service to know where email leaks come from.
  • Simplify life — no extra accounts to manage, no extra passwords to remember.

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