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Changing the display from name for your username's aliases

You can set a default display from name for all aliases under a username. When you send or reply from an alias at that username, the recipient will see this name in the From field (e.g. "Newsletter" in Newsletter <alias@username.anonaddy.com>) unless you have overridden it for a specific alias. This article explains how to set or change the display from name for a username.

Where to change the display from name for a username

  1. Log in and go to Usernames in the navigation bar.
  2. Find the username you want to edit and click "Edit" on the right-hand side of the table.
  3. Find Username 'From Name'. Enter the name you want people to see when you send or reply from aliases at this username (e.g. "John" or "Jane").
  4. Save by clicking Update From Name. New and existing aliases at this username will use this default; you can still override it per alias if needed.
Display from name for a username in addy.io

If you leave the field blank, the From field may show only the alias email address. Setting a default at the username level keeps a consistent identity for all aliases under that username unless you change it for individual aliases.

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Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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