Help! Gmail keeps showing my main email address
I’m having a weird issue with Gmail. I’ve set up a bunch of different email addresses in my account. I made sure to mark them as aliases and told Gmail to reply using the same address that received the message. But for some reason, Gmail keeps randomly showing my main [email protected] address when I send or reply to emails. It’s really frustrating!
Has anyone else run into this problem? I’m worried about my privacy. Is there some setting I’m missing? Or should I just switch to a different email service that’s better at keeping addresses private? Any advice would be great!
i had this happen 2 me too! so annoying. check ur settings again, sometimes they reset. also try clearing browser cache/cookies. if that doesnt work, contact gmail support. they might have a bug. good luck!
I’ve dealt with this exact issue before, and it’s definitely frustrating. One thing that helped me was carefully reviewing the ‘Send mail as’ settings for each alias. Sometimes Gmail can be finicky with these.
Another trick I found useful was to always compose new emails from the specific alias inbox rather than the main Gmail view. This seemed to force Gmail to use the correct address more consistently.
If you’re still having trouble, you might want to consider using Gmail’s ‘plus addressing’ feature instead of aliases. It’s a bit clunky, but I’ve found it more reliable for maintaining separate identities within one account.
Ultimately, if privacy is a major concern, you might want to look into more privacy-focused email providers. But try these tweaks first - they might just solve your problem without the hassle of switching services.
I’ve encountered this issue as well, and it can be quite frustrating. One solution that worked for me was to double-check the ‘Send mail as’ settings for each alias. Sometimes, Gmail reverts to the default address unexpectedly. Additionally, ensure you’ve set the correct alias as the default sending address in your settings. If the problem persists, it might be worth considering using a dedicated email client like Thunderbird or Outlook, which often provide more granular control over sending addresses. As a last resort, you could explore alternative email providers that prioritize privacy, such as ProtonMail or Tutanota. They offer built-in encryption and better alias management.