Alias, the definition
In general, an alias is an alternate name for someone or something. In literature, a "pen name" is an alias for the author's real name. The noun is derived from the Latin adverb alias, meaning "otherwise" and by extension "otherwise known as" and the latter meaning is still used in English, as in: Clark Kent, alias Superman. In information technology, the noun has several usages.
When referring to email, an alias would be superman@yourdomain.com that forwards messages to a POP email address (i.e., clark.kent@yourisp.com). If someone sends you a message to superman@yourdomain.com, you would have to log into your clark.kent@yourisp.com POP emailbox to retrieve messages sent to the superman address. It should also be said that in regards to email, the terms "alias" and "forwarder" are used interchangebly.
How many aliases come with my account?
Aliases, since they do not take up any additional space on our mail server, are unlimited in number for all service plans.
How do I set up aliases?
- Setting up your e-mail aliases is very simple:
- Log into the customer control panel by going to http://www.yourdomain.com/cpanel
- Under the Email section, choose "Forwarders."
- You will then see a list of current forwarders that you have already setup (if applicable).
- Click the "Add Forwarder" link to setup a new one.
- Enter the email address you wish to receive mail from (i.e. you@yourdomain.com) and then enter the email address you want the mail forwarded to.
- Click "Add Forward." You are done.
- To delete a forwarder, click "Delete" next to the forwarder address in the main screen.
