Creating a Gmail account alias or Send As configured for corresponding servers allows you to send emails using the alias from your Gmail account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up a Gmail account alias and send emails using it through SMTP servers.
Prerequisites
- A Gmail account with the necessary permissions.
- Access to the SMTP server's configuration settings.
Setting up a Gmail account alias
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the Gear icon in the upper-right corner and select "See all settings."
- Navigate to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- In the "Send mail as" section, click on "Add another email address."
- Enter your alias email address and click "Next."
- Choose "Send through Gmail" and click "Next."
- SMTP server settings will be displayed. Use the SMTP server's configuration settings provided by your server administrator.
- Click "Add Account."
- You will be asked to verify your alias email address. Follow the instructions to complete the verification process.
Sending emails using the alias through SMTP servers
- Configure your email client or application to use the SMTP server settings of the server you want to send emails from.
- Enter your alias email address as the sender's email address.
- Use your Gmail account's email address and password as the login credentials.
- Set up authentication if required by the SMTP server.
Resources
- Google's official documentation on sending mail as another address: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1080537
- Detailed guide on SMTP servers: https://www.mailgun.com/blog/what-is-an-smtp-server/
- SMTP authentication methods: https://www.mailgun.com/blog/smtp-authentication-methods/