Updated FAQ

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M66B 4 months ago
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Identities represent email addresses you are sending *from* via an email (SMTP) server.
Some providers allow you to have multiple aliases.
The easiest way to create an alias is to copy the main identity, and change the email address and perhaps the (display) name.
Some providers allow you to have multiple aliases addresses.
The easiest way to create an alias address is to use the mini *Create alias* wizard.
For this, please go to the settings via the navigation menu (left side menu),
tap on *Manual setup and account options*, tap on *Identities*, long press the main identity, and select *Create alias*.
For more options, you can copy the main identity by long pressing on it, and change the email address and perhaps the (display) name.
You should not change the username!
For this, please go to the settings via the navigation menu (left side menu), tap on *Manual setup and account options*, tap on *Identities*, long press the main identity, and select to copy it.
**Important**: In the case of an Outlook account, you should first authenticate the account again with the "Office 365" wizard. You don't need to remove the account for this.

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<p><a name="faq9"></a> <strong>(9) What are identities / how do I add an alias / configure a default CC or BCC address?</strong></p>
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<p>Identities represent email addresses you are sending <em>from</em> via an email (SMTP) server.</p>
<p>Some providers allow you to have multiple aliases. The easiest way to create an alias is to copy the main identity, and change the email address and perhaps the (display) name. You should not change the username! For this, please go to the settings via the navigation menu (left side menu), tap on <em>Manual setup and account options</em>, tap on <em>Identities</em>, long press the main identity, and select to copy it.</p>
<p>Some providers allow you to have multiple aliases addresses.</p>
<p>The easiest way to create an alias address is to use the mini <em>Create alias</em> wizard. For this, please go to the settings via the navigation menu (left side menu), tap on <em>Manual setup and account options</em>, tap on <em>Identities</em>, long press the main identity, and select <em>Create alias</em>.</p>
<p>For more options, you can copy the main identity by long pressing on it, and change the email address and perhaps the (display) name. You should not change the username!</p>
<p><strong>Important</strong>: In the case of an Outlook account, you should first authenticate the account again with the “Office 365” wizard. You dont need to remove the account for this.</p>
<p><strong>In many cases, an alias address must first be verified via the website of the mail provider</strong></p>
<p>Alternatively, you can enable <em>Allow editing sender address</em> in the advanced settings of an existing identity to edit the username when composing a new message, if your provider allows this. Considering the email address test@example.org you can use these special username formats:</p>

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