Topic overview
In brief
- Google is discontinuing the 'Send as' feature for personal Gmail accounts in January 2027.
- The 'Send as' feature allowed users to send emails from third-party accounts using their Gmail address.
- Users will need to adapt to these changes and find alternative methods for managing their email communications.
Summary
In a significant change affecting users in the United States and beyond, Google has announced the discontinuation of the 'Send as' feature for personal Gmail accounts, set to take effect in January 2027. This feature has allowed users to send emails from third-party accounts, such as Yahoo and Outlook, using their Gmail address. The decision comes as part of a broader effort by Google to streamline its services and enhance security for its users. Those who utilize Workspace accounts or use the feature as an alias for other Gmail addresses will not be impacted by this change.
Additionally, Google is also discontinuing Gmailify, a service that enabled users to access Gmail features like spam protection and inbox organization on their third-party email accounts. This means that new users will no longer be able to select these features, while existing users can continue to use them until the same January 2027 deadline. The discontinuation of these features is part of Google's ongoing efforts to improve user experience and security, as they have cautioned against using alternative services that may compromise user credentials.