Using gmail aliases (not accounts) in iOS mail

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Using gmail aliases (not accounts) in iOS mail

Hello,

email for my domain name is hosted by Google. I have several email address aliases associated with my email account.

I would like to be able to send messages from those aliases as I have done for years but can not find a way to add them when the account has been onboarded using the gmail option in iOS Mail.

I’ve tried working around this issue by adding the account as an imap account, but Google blocks access.

How do I restore the alias functionality I once had in iOS Mail with my domain name email account hosted by Google?

Thank you!

-Brian

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Oct 12, 2022 8:52 PM

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Answer 1

Bryan_K1

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Oct 13, 2022 4:21 PM in response to blaszakovits

Hello blaszakovits,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

For something like this you'll want to reach out to Google Support directly. As they appear to be blocking your access, they'll be best to tell you how you can add your aliases to an email client.

You can reach out to them here: Google Support

Take care!

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alma1090

Community Specialist

Oct 14, 2022 6:31 AM in response to blaszakovits

Hey there Brian,

It's possible that this is a limitation on Google's end even if it worked in the past. Please consult with them to see what your options are: Google Support

Regards.

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blaszakovits Author

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Oct 13, 2022 7:47 PM in response to Bryan_K1

Hello Bryan_K1!

FWIW, Google does NOT block access to my account when I add it to iOS mail using the Gmail option. Why is there a difference when I add my account as an IMAP account?

Is there no way to add email aliases to accounts added to iOS mail using the Gmail option? If yes, why not?

Thank you!

-Brian

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blaszakovits Author

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Oct 14, 2022 11:37 AM in response to alma1090

Thank you, Alma!

With all due respect, it seems that you have not examined the issue I raised.

The reason I say this is because I use the account aliases I described frequently each day, and the functionality I inquired about exists in the native MacOS mail app.

Other Apple users are experiencing the same issue. It is poor form to ping pong us back an forth with Google instead of providing the requested information, or even better, fixing the issue, so we can all become more productive again.

-Brian

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Answer 5

Oct 25, 2022 8:44 AM in response to Bryan_K1

Incorrect I’ve tried the Google approach and they tell me to talk to Apple always referring to everything is set up perfectly on my google. Same highly irritating problem here on every device.

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Using gmail aliases (not accounts) in iOS mail

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