Manage All your Email Accounts with Gmail using Forwarding Linus Tech Tips
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I hope you enjoy this little tutorial. In our example we forward emails from Hotmail to Gmail so that we can use the Gmail interface to read and reply to emails sent to a Hotmail account. These same principles can be applied to other email services :) Read more and join our forum community: linustechtips.com twitter.com @LinusTech
This Linus Tech Tips tutorial demonstrates how to manage multiple email accounts by forwarding messages to a single Gmail inbox for easier reading and replying. The host walks through the essential steps from Gmail, focusing on the accounts and import section to add another email address you own, such as a Hotmail account. He notes that verification is required to prove ownership of the external address, which involves receiving a confirmation code and entering it into the Gmail setup. After adding the external address, the video shows enabling forwarding from the external account to Gmail and choosing whether to keep copies in the original mailbox. The demonstration includes composing a reply from Gmail while the message appears to originate from the external account, illustrating how you can send mail from either account. The video concludes with a reminder that forwarding and cross-account sending do not automatically equate to signing in to the external account, suggesting calendar reminders to comply with providers’ login requirements. Throughout, the host emphasizes practicality and quick setup, offering a compact solution for users juggling several email accounts while leveraging Gmail’s interface and features.
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Questions answered
- How do I add a secondary email address to Gmail for forwarding and management?
- In Gmail, open Settings, go to Accounts and Import, choose Add another email address you own, enter the external address, and then verify ownership by following the verification steps sent to that address.
- Can I keep copies of forwarded messages in the original account, and can I send mail as the other account from Gmail?
- Yes, you can choose to keep or discard copies in the original inbox during forwarding setup, and you can send mail from Gmail using the external address by selecting Send mail as the added account.