How to Use Plus Addressing in Gmail

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A great way to filter incoming messages is to use plus addressing in Gmail. You can also use this method if you are required to enter your email on a site you are afraid might sell your email to other companies: if they send you spam emails, you'll know which site gave them your email.

Things You Should Know

  • Plus addressing allows you to filter messages in Gmail.
  • When using plus addressing, you'll be able to know which website is sending you spam.
  • Plus addressing will only work with services that recognize the "+" symbol in forms.

Steps

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    Facebook, Myspace, eBay or Amazon.
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    Add this to the end of your name, but before the @ sign. For example: JoeSmith+Facebook@gmail.com
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    If you notice spam emails going to that folder, merely change the filter to delete incoming emails from that address.
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