Configuring email for an external email alias on iOS Mail (iPhone)?

How does one configure an external email alias in iOS Mail (iPhone & iPad)?

The instructions to do so on a mac can be found here - Use email aliases in Mail on Mac - Apple Support (CA). What's the equivalent for iOS?

(This question is not for iCloud mail, but for other non-Apple mail.)

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 6:09 AM

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