whats the difference between @gmail.com and @googlemail.com email addresses?
Jun 19, 2010 | 10:25 pm
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whats the difference between @gmail.com and @googlemail.com email addresses?
whats the difference between @gmail.com and @googlemail.com email addresses?
I've always used my gmail acct for personal emails. I decided to sign up for another gmail acct today because I want to have one used exclusively by family only. When I went to gmail.com, I got a @googlemail address instead. Is this something new? Did they run out of @gmail addresses already?
I've always used my gmail acct for personal emails. I decided to sign up for another gmail acct today because I want to have one used exclusively by family only. When I went to gmail.com, I got a @googlemail address instead. Is this something new? Did they run out of @gmail addresses already?
Jun 19, 2010 | 11:53 pm
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There were a few countries where Google didn't own the trademark for "GMail". If you're from one of those countries they will give you an @googlemail.com address, although as others have pointed out, @gmail.com will still work.
Jun 20, 2010 | 12:26 am
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I'm from the U.S., where Google is located.
Jun 20, 2010 | 2:58 am
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Here's another little interesting GMail tidbit. A period in an address doesn't mean anything.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
Jun 20, 2010 | 9:32 am
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I don't think your pal Mickey will be very happy about you giving out his email address on this board.
Nor will he appreciate the on slot of spam.
Nor will he appreciate the on slot of spam.
Here's another little interesting GMail tidbit. A period in an address doesn't mean anything.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
Jun 20, 2010 | 6:35 pm
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Back to the OP's question - were you doing this from work? If so, do you work for a company that might provide your internet access through the UK or Germany?
Jun 20, 2010 | 6:59 pm
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Jun 21, 2010 | 8:03 am
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Here's another little interesting GMail tidbit. A period in an address doesn't mean anything.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
[email protected] and [email protected] will both go to the same mailbox, assuming anyone has it.
It you or anyone else you know has a GMail address in the form of [email protected] try it and see.
