Create Unlimited Email Aliases with StartMail

Sharing your email address can expose more information than you might think. As a trusted and secure email provider, StartMail provides unlimited email aliases with every account, enabling you to protect your primary address and privacy with each distinct alias you create.

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  • Unlimited email aliases
  • Unlimited custom domains
  • Advanced spam protection
  • Up to 30GB email storage

What is an email alias?

An email alias is a secondary email address that forwards messages to your primary inbox or a separate folder. It acts as a shield, allowing you to sign up for services or interact with websites and individuals without revealing your real email address. This helps prevent spam and phishing and makes it harder to track your online activities.


Every StartMail account comes with an unlimited number of email alias addresses. Choose from instant burner aliases for temporary use or personal aliases for ongoing privacy.

How to use email aliases

  • Sign up with an email alias

    Before you sign up for a new account or subscribe to a newsletter, consider creating a unique email alias. StartMail lets you generate an unlimited number of aliases so you won't have to disclose your primary email address ever again, ensuring the privacy of your personal information.

  • Communicate in privacy

    Any email sent to your email alias address will be instantly forwarded to your inbox or a designated custom folder. The sender will never know your real email address. You can also reply and send emails from the alias completely anonymously.

  • Easily manage your aliases

    Should one of your aliases be compromised or receive unwanted email, you can deactivate or delete it and set up a new one at any time. Keep tabs on usage with alias notes, set expiry dates for temporary aliases, and sort incoming emails into specific folders with automatic filtering.

Benefits of using email aliases

Use unique aliases for each service and keep your main email for important interactions only!

  • Avoid tracking based on your email address

    Advertisers and data brokers use your email to track online activity. Using a unique alias for every service means your email cannot be tied to other personal data.

  • Spot where your data has been leaked or sold

    Easily track where your data has been leaked or sold. If spam starts coming in to a specific alias, you know exactly which company has compromised your privacy.

  • Save on shopping without compromising privacy

    Retailers often offer a discount if you sign up with your email address. Use disposable email addresses to cash in on that coupon without compromising your privacy.

  • Cut down on junk mail and spam!

    If you start receiving large amounts of junk mail to a specific email alias, you can simply delete the alias and create a new one.

  • Protection from identity theft

    If you have one email that ties together all aspects of your life, it’s easier for someone to find out enough information about you and impersonate you.

  • Enjoy an organized inbox

    Control inbox clutter by disabling or deleting aliases as needed. You can also add notes and filter emails that come through an alias directly into a separate folder.

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    Need to provide an email address to sign up for an online service but want to protect your real identity? With StartMail you can generate unlimited disposable email addresses on the fly. Keeping your identity safe and your main email address free of spam.

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Don't just take our word for it – industry experts have consistently endorsed our unlimited email alias feature. With endorsements from top privacy advocates and testimonials from satisfied users, StartMail's secure email service is recognized and trusted by those who prioritize their privacy.

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Why choose StartMail?

  • Effortless management

    Take charge of your inbox

    We believe in empowering you to control your privacy. With us, you have complete control over your aliases, enabling you to manage them according to your preferences. Whether you need to add notes, create, modify, or delete aliases, StartMail grants you the authority to tailor your privacy settings to meet your needs.

  • European privacy

    GDPR compliance assured

    At StartMail, we take pride in being GDPR compliant, offering European-based standards for our private email service. Your data is shielded by the most stringent privacy standards, affording you peace of mind knowing that your information is secure.

  • Trusted solution

    A decade of privacy expertise

    With over a decade of experience in providing trusted privacy solutions, StartMail is a name you can count on. Our secure email service has garnered the trust of users worldwide, and our commitment to privacy remains. Join the hundreds of thousands who have chosen StartMail to safeguard their communication.

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  • Unlimited aliases

    Unique extra email addresses you can create and delete at any time. Help to keep your main address exclusive, and prevent spam and phishing.

  • 20GB of storage

    Keep all your important messages safely stored in one place. With StartMail, you'll never have to worry about running out of space.

  • No ads, no tracking

    Your privacy is our top priority. We don't track your email activity, serve ads, or sell your data. You're in control of your data at all times.

  • Great customer support

    If you need help, we are there for you. Our support team consists of humans who use StartMail daily - no chatbots found here.

  • Works with any email app

    StartMail works with your favorite email app, such as Thunderbird, Outlook, or Apple Mail. Full IMAP/SMTP access for your ultimate freedom.

  • Import Google or iOS contacts

    Export a vCard of your contacts from Google or iOS and simply upload the file into StartMail. All your existing contacts are added at once.

  • Use your own domain

    Custom Domain

    Send and receive secure email from your own email domain. For example, yourname@example.com.

  • PGP encrypted emails

    We make it easy to keep your emails secure with PGP encryption. With just one click, you can encrypt your email with PGP and ensure that only the intended recipients can read your message.

  • Say goodbye to spam

    Tired of spam cluttering your inbox? Our personal and private spam filter allows you to train it to recognize and redirect new spam emails out of your inbox. Enjoy a cleaner and more organized inbox.

  • Malicious link protection

    Stay safe online with our built-in malicious link protection. We'll warn you if you click on an external link and show you the full web address, so you can decide whether to proceed or not.

  • Compliant with GDPR for European data protection

    Our headquarters and servers are located in the Netherlands, ensuring that your emails and data are protected by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the world's highest privacy standard.

  • Block tracking pixels

    We protect your privacy by blocking tracking pixels, which are often used to monitor your email activity. By default we hide senders’ external images. You have the option to display images from trusted senders.

  • Account access with 2FA

    We offer two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account from unauthorized access. This means that even if someone gains knowledge of your password, they won't be able to access your account without your verification device.

  • Organize your inbox with filters

    Create filters to automatically sort your emails into specific folders and keep your inbox neat and tidy.

  • Hidden IP addresses

    Emails you send contain headers that include your IP address. We hide the IP address to prevent you from being tracked.

  • Effortlessly find any email

    Our advanced search tool helps you find any email you are looking for. Whether you need a simple search or more advanced filtering, we've got you covered!

  • Inbox customization

    Choose how you want to view your inbox. Read your emails with the classic layout or decrease the spacing to quickly scan through your messages. Protect your eyes with our built-in dark mode.

Frequently asked questions

  • How can an alias help me?

    An alias is an extra email address that you can use instead of your main address. It helps you to reduce spam, protect you from data breaches or phishing attacks, and simply remain private. Delete or disable aliases at any time and immediately stop receiving any email sent to the alias, and the sender will receive a bounce message. Learn more

  • What types of email aliases does StartMail offer?

    StartMail offers two types of aliases in a personal account.

    Personal and quick aliases end in @use.startmail.com instead of @startmail.com. This is done to ensure that email aliases do not conflict with the address options available for StartMail's main email addresses.

    Burner aliases are system generated. The alias is created with one click and automatically deleted after one hour. It is not possible to send emails from a burner alias. Only one burner alias can be active at any one time.

    There is no limit to the number of personal and quick aliases you can create. For more information on our different types of aliases, check out our support article.

  • Can I use aliases with my custom domain?

    The short answer is: yes. You can create an unlimited number of domain aliases that end in your own domain. The domain must already be owned by you and successfully verified with StartMail.

    If you are the manager of a group subscription, they can even be assigned to multiple recipients. However, domain aliases can only be created, managed, or deleted by the Subscription Manager.

    You can find more information about domain aliases in our support center.

  • Can I access my email on my mobile phone?

    Yes, StartMail is accessible through a web browser. We specifically made it to work as if it is an app on your phone, and you can access all StartMail privacy features like encryption and aliases from here. For easy email access from a mobile phone or tablet, we recommend adding our website to the home screen of your device.

    Alternatively, you can use a third-party email client such as K-9 Mail, Outlook, or Apple Mail to access your StartMail email on your phone. You will need to configure the email client to use the correct settings for StartMail. You can find instructions on how to configure your email client on our support page.

  • Who created StartMail?

    StartMail was founded by Robert E.G. Beens and David Bodnick – the creators of private search engine Startpage. Robert E.G. Beens is a recognized privacy expert and advocate. As the CEO of the company, he leads StartMail’s global team of engineers, creators, and support specialists.