Common problems and solutions with gmail alias

Here are some common problems and solutions related to Gmail aliases:

Problem 1: Receiving emails from the alias to the primary account

• Solution: Make sure to set up the alias correctly by going to the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Add another email address you own. Then, verify the alias by clicking on the verification link sent to the alias email address.

Problem 2: Sending emails from the alias to the primary account

• Solution: Go to the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Edit info > Make default. This will allow you to send emails from the alias to the primary account.

Problem 3: Receiving emails from the alias to the primary account, but not receiving notifications

• Solution: Check the notification settings for the alias email address. Go to the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Edit info > Notification settings. Make sure that notifications are enabled for the alias email address.

Problem 4: Sending emails from the alias to the primary account, but not receiving emails from the alias

• Solution: Check the spam folder of the primary account to see if emails from the alias are being filtered out. If they are, mark them as not spam to allow them to be delivered to the inbox.

Problem 5: Unable to send emails from the alias due to "You don't have permission to send emails from this address" error

• Solution: Check the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Edit info > Make default. If the alias is not set as the default, try setting it as the default and then try sending an email again.

Problem 6: Unable to receive emails from the alias due to "The email address you entered doesn't exist" error

• Solution: Check the alias email address to make sure it is set up correctly and that the verification process has been completed.

Problem 7: Unable to send emails from the alias due to "The sender's email address is not verified" error

• Solution: Check the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Edit info > Verify email address. Make sure that the alias email address has been verified.

Problem 8: Unable to receive emails from the alias due to "The email address you entered is not a valid Gmail address" error

• Solution: Check the alias email address to make sure it is a valid Gmail address. If it is not, try creating a new Gmail account for the alias.

Problem 9: Unable to send emails from the alias due to "The sender's email address is not a valid Gmail address" error

• Solution: Check the Gmail settings > Accounts and Import > Send mail as > Edit info > Verify email address. Make sure that the alias email address is a valid Gmail address.

Problem 10: Unable to receive emails from the alias due to "The email address you entered is already in use" error

• Solution: Check the alias email address to make sure it is not already in use by another account. If it is, try creating a new Gmail account for the alias.

I hope these solutions help you troubleshoot common problems with Gmail aliases!