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Creating a "+" email alias

On the new RYA website every account needs a unique email address. If you want to use the same email address for multiple accounts, you can use a "+" email alias. Here's our guide to what it is and how to use it.

What is a “+” Email Alias?

Most email providers allow you to add a “+tag” to your email address. For example:

  • yourname+shopping@gmail.com

All of these will still deliver to your original inbox (yourname@gmail.com or yourname@outlook.com), but you can use the tags to:

  • Organise incoming mail
  • Track where spam is coming from
  • Create test accounts

Supported Email Providers

Gmail (Google Mail)

  • Supports “+” aliases
  • Example: grant.davey+design@gmail.com
  • All emails go to grant.davey@gmail.com
  • You can set up filters based on the +design part

Outlook / Hotmail / Live (Microsoft)

  • Supports “+” aliases
  • Example: grant.davey+newsletter@outlook.com
  • All emails go to grant.davey@outlook.com
  • Use Outlook rules to sort by alias

iCloud Mail (Apple)

  • Does not support “+” aliases
  • Instead, use Hide My Email or create aliases via iCloud settings

BT Internet / TalkTalk / Virgin Media

  • Generally do not support “+” aliases
  • These providers often use older or custom email systems without alias support

Tips for Using “+” Aliases

  • Use different tags for different services: +amazon, +linkedin, +test
  • Set up filters to automatically label or move tagged emails
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