Gmail + Power Tip: One inbox, multiple accounts
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Gmail + Trick for Email Management
Gmail treats dots and plus signs in email addresses in a special way that you can use to your advantage:
All these emails go to the same inbox:
john.doe@gmail.comjohndoe@gmail.com(dots ignored)john.doe+github@gmail.com(+ and everything after ignored)
Track Email Sources
Register for services using the + trick to trace emails back to their source:
yourname+tiktok@gmail.comfor TikTokyourname+netflix@gmail.comfor Netflixyourname+shopping@gmail.comfor online stores
If you get spam at yourname+tiktok@gmail.com, you know exactly who sold your email.
Multiple Accounts, One Inbox
Create multiple accounts for the same service using one Gmail address:
yourname+work@gmail.comfor work-related signupsyourname+personal@gmail.comfor personal accountsyourname+testing@gmail.comfor development/testing
Set Up Gmail Filters
Automatically organize emails from your + addresses:
- Go to Gmail Settings → Filters and Blocked Addresses
- Create filter for emails sent to
yourname+work@gmail.com - Apply labels, skip inbox, or forward to another account
Pro Tips
- Keep a spreadsheet of which + addresses you use where
- Use descriptive names:
+amazonprimeinstead of just+amazon - Mix with dots:
your.name+service@gmail.comworks too - Case doesn't matter:
YourName@gmail.com=yourname@gmail.com
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