Feature
Receive-only email aliases
A VaelMail alias is an address that delivers into your one inbox but can never send. Give every website its own, and delete one the moment it leaks or starts sending spam.
How aliases work
Every alias lands in the same inbox as your main address, so there is nothing extra to check. You can make a random alias with one click, or choose a custom one such as shop@vael.pw. Aliases are on @vael.pw, @reca.st or @extradit.ing (@vael.pw is the default and is for aliases only; @reca.st and @extradit.ing work for both main addresses and aliases).
Because aliases only receive, nobody can write to you from an alias and nobody can reply through one. A leaked alias exposes the alias and nothing else: not your main address, not your other aliases, not your account number.
How many aliases you get
| Free | Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom aliases | 3 | 50 |
| Random aliases | 50 | unlimited |
| Send from an alias | No | No (send from your main address) |
When to use an alias
- Shopping and newsletters, so you can see who sold or leaked your address.
- Sign-ups where you only need a verification code. The VaelMask extension creates the alias and fills in the code for you.
- Forums, trials and anything you may want to walk away from.
What aliases do not do
An alias hides your main address from the site, not your IP address or the content of the mail you receive. If a site must be able to reach you for years, use your main address. Because aliases cannot send, they are not a way to send anonymous mail.
Common questions
Can I reply from an alias?
No. Aliases are receive-only. You send from your main address, which needs Plus.
Do aliases cost extra?
No. Free includes 3 custom and 50 random aliases; Plus includes 50 custom and unlimited random aliases.
What is the difference between a custom and a random alias?
A custom alias has a name you choose. A random alias is generated for you, so it reveals nothing about the site or about you.
Can I delete an alias?
Yes. Once it is deleted, mail to it stops arriving.