Google Removes Gmail Feature for Sending Emails From Other Addresses

Google is phasing out the capability within Gmail that allows users to send emails from external addresses using alternative SMTP servers, according to reporting by Tweakers.

The feature, long utilized by power users and individuals managing multiple domains through a single inbox, is being systematically removed from the email service’s settings. According to Tweakers, users attempting to configure or manage custom “Send mail as” addresses hosted on third-party mail servers are encountering interface restrictions and deprecation notices.

The change impacts accounts that rely on external Simple Mail Transfer Protocol configurations to route outgoing messages through non-Google infrastructure while utilizing the Gmail web interface. Google has not yet published a detailed technical advisory outlining the exact timeline for complete deprecation across all affected workspace and consumer accounts, leaving impacted users awaiting further instruction from the company.