Uva email aliasing

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UVA (University of Virginia) email aliasing refers to the process of creating alternative email addresses that forward to a primary email address. This is a common practice in academic and professional settings to manage multiple email addresses, reduce spam, and improve email organization.

Here's how email aliasing works at UVA:

1. Primary email address: Each UVA student, faculty, and staff member has a primary email address, typically in the format [email protected].
2. Email alias: An email alias is an alternative email address that forwards to the primary email address. Aliases can be created using the UVA email aliasing system.
3. Creating an email alias: To create an email alias, you can use the UVA Email Alias Manager tool. You can create an alias by specifying a new email address and selecting the primary email address that you want the alias to forward to.
4. Forwarding: When an email is sent to the email alias, it is automatically forwarded to the primary email address. This means that you can receive emails sent to the alias and respond to them using your primary email address.
5. Managing email aliases: You can manage your email aliases through the UVA Email Alias Manager tool. You can add, edit, or delete aliases as needed.

Benefits of email aliasing at UVA:

• Simplified email management: Email aliasing helps you manage multiple email addresses from a single primary email address.
• Reduced spam: By using an email alias, you can reduce the amount of spam you receive, as the alias can be used to filter out unwanted emails.
• Improved organization: Email aliasing allows you to organize your emails by creating separate aliases for different purposes or projects.

To get started with email aliasing at UVA, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to the UVA Email Alias Manager tool using your UVA credentials.
2. Click on the "Create an Alias" button.
3. Enter the new email address you want to create as an alias.
4. Select the primary email address that you want the alias to forward to.
5. Click "Create" to create the email alias.

If you have any questions or issues with email aliasing at UVA, you can contact the UVA IT Help Desk for assistance.