What is an alias and how does it differ from my NetID e-mail account?
An e-mail alias is a convenient e-mail address based on your name (for example, first.last@duke.edu). E-mail sent to your alias is routed to the Duke mailbox that you designate in your request for an alias (such as your NetID e-mail account). Mail sent to your alias goes to the same place as mail sent to your non-alias address. You only need to check your regular mailbox to read e-mail sent to your alias. The alias isn’t a new mailbox, it’s just an address that’s easy for people to remember. For more information, visit our e-mail alias FAQ page.
