Send Email from A Different Email Address

Summary

This article provides step by step instructions on how to send an email from a secondary email address in Outlook.

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Overview

Once you have access to the desired email account, you can select the address from the "From" dropdown menu when composing a new email. 

Step by Step Guide

  1. Open a New Email: In the Outlook application or Outlook Web App, create a new email message. 
  1. Show the "From" Field: 
  • New Outlook: Click the Options tab at the top of the message window, then check the box to Show From. 
  • Classic Outlook: Click on the Options tab at the top of the message windown, then click to select From.

 

  1. Select the Other Mailbox: 
    • Click the From drop-down menu. 
    • If the other mailbox is not in the list, select Other email address. 
    • In the pop-up box, type the email address of the mailbox you want to send from and select OK or choose it from the address book. 
  1.  Complete and Send the Message: Enter the recipient, subject, and body of your email, then select Send. 

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Article ID: 20143
Created
Mon 11/3/25 5:13 PM
Modified
Sat 11/29/25 11:43 PM

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