How do I make an alias address the default "from" address

Law_VA wrote:

I have this already set up, the issue is that I would like my default send address to be the alias. I do not want to have to use the drop down menu every time. Is there a way to do that?

Move the alias to the front of the list in the edit window, to set the default for new email.

From Mail>Preferences>Compose verify you select automatic—

here replying to incoming email to the alias will reply using the alias as well.

I will add there are some known caveats in using alias ,

ref: Mail goes to Junk

*If you use a non-iCloud SMTP server, don't use your iCloud email address as a "Send From" address. Otherwise, your email might not deliver or it might deliver to the recipient's Junk folder.

see : Get help using iCloud Mail - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203528

Law_VA wrote:

It is not another account but an alias on the one account.

You can add your email to your Mail>Accounts

Now from your new mail you will have a drop down with a list of your alias:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/use-email-aliases-mlhlp1205/14.0/mac/11.0

Use email aliases on iCloud.com - Apple Support

Hi Law_VA,

We understand you'd like to change the default account in the Mail application. We're happy to help.

Open the Mail app, then select Mail up in the menu bar and choose Preferences. Go to the Composing tab, then under the Addressing section, select the email account you'd like to use for sending next to the Send new messages from option.

Address emails in Mail on Mac

We hope this helps. Take care!

Law_VA wrote:

Thank you. That worked great!

Good computing Law_VA !