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Tricky-Tie3167 t1_jae3i2w wrote

Reply to comment by Tiny_Ad5242 in LPT: You can put a . anywhere* in a gmail address to make a new email that still goes to your inbox by Bomblord1

How do I change my email adress but keep the same google account I’m sick of all the spam emails my email has got leaked in data breaches and it’s so fucked up now.

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stephenmg1284 t1_jaeggbx wrote

You kind of need to start over. When you do, use a Forwarded Email Alias service. They generate a random email address and forward it to your main account. The one I like is called SimpleLogin, and it integrates with Bitwarden Password Manager. The tip the OP posted and using + addresses some data brokers filter out.

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Tricky-Tie3167 t1_jaekekk wrote

Problem is I’m linked to a lot of accounts with this google account I have and I have 2fa active so iv never been hacked but I get so many phishing emails that don’t get filtered to spam.

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Tiny_Ad5242 t1_jae63dh wrote

Too late for that, it’s a preventative measure going forward - don’t give you your main email and chastise anyone who uses it without permission

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