diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index d02e05540a..ad435689b0 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -857,6 +857,8 @@ The easiest way to create an alias is to copy the main identity, and change the 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. + **In many cases, an alias address must first be verified via the website of the mail provider** Alternatively, you can enable *Allow editing sender address* in the advanced settings of an existing identity to edit the username when composing a new message, diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 113f523dbc..47ed68d1bc 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -662,6 +662,7 @@

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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. 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.

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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.

In many cases, an alias address must first be verified via the website of the mail provider

Alternatively, you can enable Allow editing sender address 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: