How to send an email on behalf of someone
Sending an email on behalf of someone else, also known as "impersonating" or "forwarding" an email, can be done in various ways depending on the email client or platform you're using. Here are some common methods:
Method 1: Using the "From" field in your email client
- Compose a new email in your email client (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail).
- In the "From" field, enter the email address of the person you want to send the email on behalf of.
- Type the subject line and message body as you normally would.
- Click the "Send" button to send the email.
Method 2: Using the "Reply" feature
- Open the original email that you want to forward.
- Click the "Reply" button (or press "R" on your keyboard).
- In the "To" field, enter the email address of the person you want to send the email on behalf of.
- Type a brief message explaining that you're forwarding the email on behalf of the original sender.
- Click the "Send" button to send the email.
Method 3: Using the "Forward" feature
- Open the original email that you want to forward.
- Click the "Forward" button (or press "F" on your keyboard).
- In the "To" field, enter the email address of the person you want to send the email on behalf of.
- Type a brief message explaining that you're forwarding the email on behalf of the original sender.
- Click the "Send" button to send the email.
Method 4: Using a third-party email forwarding service
- Sign up for a third-party email forwarding service like Sanebox or Email Forwarder.
- Set up the service to forward emails from the original sender's email address to your email address.
- Compose a new email in your email client using the forwarded email as a template.
- Edit the email as needed and send it to the intended recipient.
Important notes:
- Make sure you have the necessary permissions and authority to send emails on behalf of someone else.
- Be transparent about who you're sending the email on behalf of, especially if you're forwarding sensitive or confidential information.
- Be aware that some email clients or platforms may have restrictions on sending emails on behalf of others, so check your email client's settings or policies before attempting to do so.