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Gmail to end third-party "Send as" support in January 2027

Users will no longer be able to route outgoing messages through external email services such as Yahoo and Outlook starting in 2027.

Updated Sep 4, 2026 · 16:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Google announced it will discontinue the "Send as" capability for third-party email addresses in Gmail starting January 2027.
  • The change restricts users from sending messages appearing from non-Google providers like Yahoo or Outlook directly via Gmail.
  • Google Workspace domain aliases and other native Gmail addresses owned by the user will remain unaffected.

Key facts

  • Starting January 2027, Gmail will no longer support sending emails under third-party addresses such as @yahoo.com or @outlook.com.[Hacker News]
  • The discontinuation will not impact Google Workspace aliases or other Gmail addresses owned by the user.[Hacker News]
  • Gmail currently allows users to configure and send messages from up to 99 different addresses after completing ownership verification steps.[Hacker News]

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