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Free Gmail Alias Generator
A Gmail alias generator creates alternate addresses that all reach one inbox: Gmail delivers mail sent to name+anything@gmail.com and to any dotted version of your username to the same account. This tool generates those plus addresses, dot trick variations, and a matching Gmail filter for each one, right in your browser.
Runs in your browser. Your address is never sent to a server.
Your aliases
Enter an address to generate aliases.
Plus aliases
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Dot variations
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Create a Gmail filter and label for an alias
- In Gmail, click the Show search options icon at the right of the search bar.
- Paste the alias into the To field, or paste the to:() query into the search bar.
- Click Create filter, choose Apply the label, and pick or create a label.
- Optionally tick Skip the Inbox or Also apply filter to matching conversations, then click Create filter.
Which address did the leak come from?
Sign up for each site with its own tag, such as name+shopsite@gmail.com. If spam or a phishing email later arrives at that alias, you know which company shared or leaked it. Search Gmail for to:(name+shopsite@gmail.com) to see everything sent to it. Use plus tags rather than dots for this, because Gmail treats dotted versions as the same address.
Know the limits
- Some sign-up forms reject the + sign as invalid, and some sites quietly strip the tag before storing your address.
- Aliases do not hide your real address. Anyone can delete the +tag or the dots to get your base Gmail address.
- For real privacy, use a forwarding or masking service such as Firefox Relay, iCloud Hide My Email, or SimpleLogin, which give out unrelated addresses.
- You can receive at any alias, but to send from one you need to add it under Gmail Settings, Accounts, Send mail as.
- Dots are only ignored on @gmail.com. Google Workspace addresses on a custom domain treat j.doe and jdoe as different users.
How to create a Gmail alias
- 1
Enter your Gmail address
Type your Gmail address or just the username. googlemail.com addresses are converted to gmail.com.
- 2
Add tags or a site name
Pick preset tags, type your own, or enter the site you're signing up for to get name+site@gmail.com.
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Copy the alias and create a filter
Copy an alias, then paste its to:() search query into Gmail's filter dialog to label, archive, or forward mail sent to it.
Plus addressing vs. the dot trick
| Feature | Plus addressing | Dot trick |
|---|---|---|
| Example | name+shop@gmail.com | na.me@gmail.com |
| How many | Unlimited tags | 2^(letters - 1) placements |
| Filter by alias | Yes, with to:() | Not reliably, Gmail treats them as one address |
| Works on | Gmail, Google Workspace, Outlook.com, Microsoft 365 | @gmail.com only |
| Accepted by forms | Some forms reject + | Yes, dots are standard in addresses |
Frequently asked questions
What is the +1 Gmail trick?
The +1 Gmail trick means adding a plus sign and any word or number after your username, such as yourname+1@gmail.com. Gmail ignores everything after the + when delivering, so the message still arrives in your normal inbox, and you can filter on the full address.
Can I create a free Gmail alias?
Yes. Every Gmail account already has unlimited free aliases: add +anything before the @ (name+shopping@gmail.com) or add dots to your username (na.me@gmail.com). You don't need to create or register them; just give the address out and Gmail delivers it to you.
Does the Gmail dot trick work?
Yes, for @gmail.com addresses. Gmail ignores periods in the username, so jane.doe@gmail.com and janedoe@gmail.com reach the same inbox. Dots are not ignored in Google Workspace addresses on a custom domain, where j.doe@company.com and jdoe@company.com are different.
Do plus addresses work in Google Workspace and Outlook?
Google Workspace supports plus addressing on custom-domain accounts. Outlook.com and Microsoft 365 also support it, and it has been on by default in Exchange Online since 2022. iCloud and Yahoo use their own alias systems, so test before relying on a plus address there.
Can websites see my real Gmail address from an alias?
Yes. Removing the +tag or the dots reveals your real address, and anyone can do that. Plus and dot aliases help you sort and trace mail, not hide your identity. For privacy, use a forwarding or masking service that generates unrelated addresses.
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