How to "Send From" an alias email address in New Outlook

Here are simple instructions to enable an alias as a ‘send-from’ address in New Outlook and how to toggle between your primary email address and your alias:

Enable an Alias as a ‘Send-From’ Address in New Outlook

 1.   Open New Outlook:

      •   Launch New Outlook (or Outlook on the Web) on your computer.

 2.   Access Settings:

      •   Click on the Settings gear icon (⚙️) located at the top right corner of the Outlook window.

 3.   View All Outlook Settings:

      •   In the Settings pane that appears, click on “View all Outlook settings” at the bottom.

 4.   Navigate to Compose and Reply:

      •   In the left-hand menu, select Mail > Compose and reply.

 5.   Enable Your Alias Address:

      •   Scroll down to the “Addresses to send from” section.

      •   You will see a list of your email addresses, including your primary address and any aliases.

      •   Check the box next to the alias you want to enable as a ‘send-from’ address.

 6.   Save Your Changes:

      •   Click the Save button at the bottom of the settings pane to apply the changes.

Toggle Between Your Primary Email Address and Alias in New Outlook or Outlook on the Web

 1.   Compose a New Email:

      •   Click on New Message to open a new email window.

 2.   Display the ‘From’ Field (if not already visible):

      •   In the new email window, click on the Options tab located at the top toolbar.

      •   Check “Show From” box in the menu.

      •   The ‘From’ field will now appear above the ‘To’ field in your email.

 3.   Select Your Sending Address:

      •   Click on the From dropdown menu.

      •   You will see your primary email address and the alias you enabled.

      •   Select the alias address you want to send the email from.

 4.   Compose and Send Your Email:

      •   Write your email as usual.

      •   Click Send. The email will be sent from your selected alias address.

 5.   Switching Back to Primary Address:

      •   When composing your next email, click on the From field again.

      •   Select your primary email address to send from it.

Additional Tips

 •  Default Sending Address:

      •   If you frequently use your alias, you can set it as the default ‘From’ address by selecting it each time you compose a new email.

 •  Multiple Aliases:

      •   If you have multiple aliases, you can enable them all in the “Addresses to send from” section and choose between them when composing emails.

Now you can easily send emails from your alias address and switch between your primary address and aliases as needed in New Outlook.