| Article: vtkb204.htm |
| Difficulty: Easy |
| Time to Complete (minutes): 5 |
| Last Updated: Mar 14, 2008 |
Question:
How do I add or remove an e-mail alias?
Answer:
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Log on to My VT (http://my.vt.edu/) using your PID and password.
Notes:
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If you want to be warned when you are being logged on to another Virginia Tech service automatically, place a check in the "Warn Me Before Logging On to Other Virginia Tech Websites" check box. You must place a check in this check box each time you log on to My VT.
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If you have forgotten your password, call 4Help at (540) 231-4357.
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Select the Personal Info tab.
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Under Contact Info, click the Manage Your Profile link.
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Beside E-mail and Forwarding, click the Edit link.
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Add or remove an alias.
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To add an alias:
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Under E-mail Addresses, click the Add Alias button.
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In the text box, type: [Your New Alias]
Note: Replace [Your New Alias] with the alias you want to add.
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Click OK.
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To remove an alias:
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Under E-mail Addresses, select the alias you want to remove.
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Click the Remove Alias button.
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Click the Log Off button.
- For increased security, close your browser.
For information on choosing whether your default VT Mail address or an alias displays in the VT People Search, please see Setting Your Preferred E-mail Address for Display in VT People Search Web site (http://www.answers.vt.edu/ask4help/acctpassword/vtkb2886.htm).