Change the Email You Use in the "From" Field (Microsoft)
When composing an email in Microsoft Outlook, you can select an email address that you may use on behalf of another individual, EGA, or if you want to select your email alias/NetID in specific circumstances.
This article applies to: Microsoft Outlook , Outlook for Mac , Outlook for Windows , Outlook on the Web
The following instructions assume that you already have an email alias, manage an Exchange group account, or have permission to send email on behalf of another individual.
Outlook on the Web
First Choose Which Email Addresses Appear in your Client
- Open Outlook on the web and select . (Look for the at the top right.)
- Select
- Select
- Find Addresses to send from and select the aliases you want available in the From list.
- Close Settings.
Send a New Message From a Different Email
- Select . The From line will appear next to the icon and will show your default email address.
- Select and choose the email address you want to use. If necessary, choose and enter the alias exactly.
- Compose the message, verify the From address, and select .
Replies and Forwarding
Before sending a reply or forward, inspect the From field. Client behavior can vary, and the selected sender may be your primary address rather than the alias that originally received the message.
New Outlook for Windows
- Create a new message.
- Select . Choose the alias if it is listed, or choose and enter the alias.
- Verify the displayed sender address and send the message.
Classic Outlook for Windows
- Create a new email message.
- Select , and then select .
- Enter your assigned alias and select it as the sender.
- Verify the From field and send the message.
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