Sending emails using Gmail's "send mail as"

Send email from any ImprovMX alias on Gmail, using the "Send Mail As" feature. It's free, reliable, and only takes a minute to setup.

Just so you know…

‍This feature relies on an older Google functionality that could be discontinued at any time. It also adds a ‘via gmail.com’ note to your emails which might not seem as professional.

Our premium plans include a custom SMTP service that avoids these issues.

Watch a step-by-step video for this guide, or follow the instructions below

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1. Make sure you have 2FA enabled

For this method to work, you need to have two factor authentication enabled for your Google account. If not enabled, follow this link to set it up.

2. Create an App Password

Use the following link to generate an app password. Enter “ImprovMX” as the name. Hit “Create”. Copy the code and keep for later!

3. Add your email to Gmail

Go to Gmail -> Settings -> Accounts and Import. Then, select “Add another email address you own” under Aliases.

4. Fill in your sender’s information

Set your forwarded email (your alias) and your sender’s name. Untick “treat as an alias”.

5. Fill in your email information

  • SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 587
  • Username: Your Gmail address (including @gmail.com).
  • Password: the password you generated on Step 2.
  • Leave TLS enabled as is.

6. Confirm ownership

You will receive an email from Gmail asking you to confirm ownership with a code. Open the link, click Confirm, and you are all set!

7. Send emails from your alias

Now you can just select your alias in the list when you compose a new message.