Do aliases create separate Gmail accounts or inboxes?
Do aliases create separate Gmail accounts or inboxes?
No. A plus tag, dot variation, or
googlemail.com variation is another form of the same Gmail address. Messages normally arrive in the original inbox.Does this work with Google Workspace accounts?
Does this work with Google Workspace accounts?
Plus addressing may work when the organization’s mail configuration allows it, but Gmail dot behavior is not guaranteed for custom Workspace domains. Test the generated address before relying on it.
Why does a website reject or merge my aliases?
Why does a website reject or merge my aliases?
Some services reject the
+ character, remove dots, or normalize Gmail addresses before creating an account. This is controlled by the website, not the extension.Do Gmail aliases hide my real address?
Do Gmail aliases hide my real address?
No. Aliases are useful for organization and tracing, but they are not anonymous. A recipient or service can often infer the underlying Gmail address.
Where is my data stored?
Where is my data stored?
Accounts, aliases, history, presets, favorites, statistics, and settings are stored in browser extension storage. Alias generation does not require a remote server.
Why does the extension request access to websites?
Why does the extension request access to websites?
Website access is used to detect email fields and display the optional inline alias helper. You can disable the inline helper for individual sites and manage the disabled-site list in Settings.
Are multiple accounts kept separate?
Are multiple accounts kept separate?
Yes. Each configured account has isolated history, favorites, and statistics. Switching the active account changes which base address is used for generation.
Can I move my data to another browser profile?
Can I move my data to another browser profile?
Use the settings export/import tools and export important alias history as JSON or CSV. Browser extension storage is otherwise tied to the current browser profile.
How are updates installed?
How are updates installed?
Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons installations normally update automatically. GitHub release packages and unpacked builds must be replaced and reloaded manually.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Open an issue in the Gmail Alias Toolkit repository. Include the browser, extension version, steps to reproduce, and screenshots when possible.