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CNetID Aliases
What is a CNetID email Alias?
An alias (sometimes also called a nickname) is a pointer to your cnetid@uchicago.edu address. This allows you to receive mail at alias@uchicago.edu in addition to your regular cnetid@uchicago.edu address. Please note you can't use an alias to log in to any system.
How can I add a CNetID email Alias?
To add or change a CNetID email alias go to the Email Options website, click on the link the says "Edit your alternate @uchicago.edu addresses", sign in using your CNetID and password, and click "Add a new mail alias". Enter the alias you want in the field and click "Add new mail alias". As long as this name is not already in use, you will be able to receive mail at alias@uchicago.edu within a couple of hours. You can have up to five aliases, in addition to your CNetID@uchicago.edu address.
How can I change my CNetID email Alias?
To change a CNetID email alias you must delete the alias and recreate it.
How can I delete a CNetID email Alias?
Simply go to the Email Options website, click on the link the says "Edit your alternate @uchicago.edu addresses". Next click the appropriate "Delete alias@uchicago.edu" link. Deleted aliases stop forwarding email immediately. They also immediately become available for other people to claim as aliases or CNetIDs.
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Last updated: 7/17/08