How to Create an Email Alias in Gmail (4 Methods, 2026)
Create Gmail aliases without a new account — plus addressing, dot variations, send-as addresses, and Workspace aliases. How to make them, when to use each, and how to filter mail by alias.
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How to Request a Read Receipt in Gmail (2026)
How read receipts work in Gmail, who can use them, how to request one when sending, and free alternatives for personal Gmail accounts that don't have the feature.
How to Make a File Private in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to lock down a Google Drive file or folder, restrict access, turn off link sharing, manage inheritance, and audit access with the Activity dashboard.
How to Organize Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to organize Google Drive in 2026, folder colors, starring, shared drives vs My Drive, Drive labels, search operators, and Gemini AI suggestions.
How to Recover Deleted Files in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to restore deleted files from Google Drive trash, recover files past the 30-day window, and use Workspace admin recovery tools.
How to Share a Folder in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step instructions for sharing folders in Google Drive, covering specific people, link sharing, permission levels, expiry dates, and Drive for desktop.
How to Transfer Ownership in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
Transfer ownership of files and folders in Google Drive. Covers single files, shared drives, Workspace domain rules, and impacts on forms and scripts.
How to Upload a Folder to Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to upload entire folders to Google Drive, drag-and-drop, folder upload button, Drive for desktop sync, file size limits, and mobile workarounds.
How to Back Up Gmail Emails (2026 Guide)
Three ways to back up Gmail — Google Takeout for personal use, IMAP-to-Thunderbird for portable archives, and Workspace Vault for admin-managed retention. Step-by-step plus what each format actually contains.
How to Create a Distribution List in Gmail (2026 Guide)
Three ways to build a Gmail distribution list — Google Contacts labels (personal Gmail), Google Groups (Workspace), and Workspace mailing lists — plus when to use each, how to send, and how to manage members.
How to Encrypt Email in Gmail (2026)
A complete guide to email encryption in Gmail — Confidential mode, S/MIME for Workspace, client-side encryption (CSE), what each one actually protects, and what to use for HIPAA, SOC 2, and legal-privilege scenarios.
How to Recall an Email in Gmail (2026 Guide)
Gmail does not support true email recall — here is what Undo Send actually does, how to extend the window to 30 seconds, the workaround for Workspace users, and what to do when the email is already gone.
How to Schedule an Email in Gmail (Desktop, Mobile & Tips)
Step-by-step guide to scheduling emails in Gmail on desktop and mobile. Learn how to use Schedule send, edit or cancel scheduled messages, and pick the best send times.
How to Let Someone Else Schedule on Your Google Calendar
Step-by-step guide to delegating calendar access in Google Calendar. Sharing permissions, Workspace delegation, and AI scheduling assistants.