Gmail Tricks

Gmail Alias Generator

Exploit Gmail's dot-trick and plus-addressing to generate unlimited aliases from one account. All emails land in the same inbox.

Dot Trick

Gmail ignores dots in addresses. john.doe@gmail.com = johndoe@gmail.com. Generates all dot-position combinations.

Plus Addressing

Add +anything after your username. johndoe+spam@gmail.com still delivers to johndoe@gmail.com.

Same Inbox

All generated aliases land in your real Gmail inbox. Use them to filter, label, and track where spam comes from.

Spam Tracking

Use custom aliases on signups. If you get spam sent to name+service@gmail.com, you know exactly who leaked your data.

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Gmail Alias Dot Trick & Plus Addressing Guide

Gmail features two incredibly powerful, built-in features that let you create infinite unique email variations routing to your single primary inbox: the Dot Trick and Plus Addressing. Because third-party signup forms treat periods and tags as distinct string values, you can use these variants to track who shares your data.

The Gmail Dot Trick works because Google completely ignores periods (dots) in your username. For example, 'johndoe@gmail.com' and 'john.doe@gmail.com' represent the exact same account. Plus Addressing lets you append a plus sign and any label, such as 'johndoe+newsletters@gmail.com'. Use the generator above to list and copy variations instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send emails from a dot or plus alias?

Yes. In your Gmail settings, go to Accounts and Import, click 'Add another email address' under 'Send mail as', enter your alias, and verify it. You can then select it in the composer.

Do all websites support plus addressing?

Some legacy forms use outdated verification regex patterns that block the plus (+) symbol. If you encounter this, use the Dot Trick instead, as periods are almost never blocked.

How do I filter emails sent to my aliases?

Open Gmail, click the search options slider, enter your alias in the 'To' field, click 'Create filter', and select your actions (such as applying a label or bypassing the main inbox).

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