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Are you wondering how to create a smart, unique email address? Email is a popular source of communication and news, so it's important to have at least one email address you can check regularly. If your inbox is overflowing with newsletters and other messages, you might want to create another unique email address for specific websites and accounts. Continue reading to get tips for making a unique email address.
Ideas to Make a Unique Email Address
- Use a play on your name along with something that reflects your personality.
- If you have a common name, add a creative word to the beginning or end of your email address to make it stand out.
- Shorter addresses are more memorable, so try to keep your email address concise.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I create a different email from the same address as another family member?Community AnswerYou cannot use the same email address as anyone else, but you can slightly modify it to make it unique.
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QuestionCan there be two email addresses that are exactly the same through Gmail?Community AnswerNo, just as each house on a street has its own address, so each email must be distinct, otherwise there would be too much confusion.