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GMails custom domain "send as" discontinues January 2027

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Why This Matters

The discontinuation of Gmail's 'Send as' feature for third-party email addresses in January 2027 marks a significant shift in how users manage multiple email identities. This change emphasizes the importance of native Gmail integrations and may impact users relying on third-party addresses for personal or professional communication, prompting them to explore alternative solutions or adjust their email workflows.

Key Takeaways

Important: Starting January 2027, Gmail will no longer support the "Send as" feature for third-party email addresses, such as @yahoo.com or @outlook.com. This change does not affect Google Workspace aliases or other Gmail addresses you own. Learn about changes to third-party email account support in Gmail.

If you own another email address, you can send mail as that address. For example: Yahoo, Outlook, or other non-Gmail address

Your work, school, or business domain or alias, like @yourschool.edu or [email protected]

Another Gmail address Tip: You can send emails from up to 99 different email addresses.

Step 1: Add an address you own

On your computer, open Gmail. In the top right, click Settings See all settings. Click the Accounts and import or Accounts tab. In the "Send mail as" section, click Add another email address. Enter your name and the address you want to send from. Click Next Step Send verification. For school or work accounts, enter the SMTP server (for example, smtp.gmail.com or smtp.yourschool.edu) and the username and password on that account. Click Add Account.

Step 2: Confirm the address