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Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin

Jan 3, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Son's Personal Origin Story

  • Son created SimpleLogin originally for his own personal use to take back control of his mailbox.
  • He later realized this tool could benefit others, leading to its public launch as a service.
INSIGHT

Email Aliasing Enhances Security

  • Using email aliases reduces phishing risks by easily identifying fake emails from services or banks.
  • Different aliases per website hinder tracking and linking your online identity across services.
ADVICE

Limit Use to Account Management

  • Use SimpleLogin mainly to manage one-way emails like newsletters and online accounts.
  • Avoid sending sensitive personal emails through it to limit exposure of your real email to SimpleLogin.
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