Gmail Dot Trick Generator
The Gmail dot trick lets one Gmail address work as many different addresses. TempMailHub builds dot, plus and googlemail.com variants for you and gives each one a working inbox you can read in the browser.
What is the Gmail dot trick?
Gmail ignores dots in the part of an address before the @ sign. So name@gmail.com, n.ame@gmail.com and na.me@gmail.com all reach the same mailbox. Gmail also ignores capital letters, and it treats anything after a plus sign as a tag, so name+shop@gmail.com is delivered to name@gmail.com. Addresses at googlemail.com reach the same mailbox as the matching gmail.com address.
How to generate a Gmail dot or plus alias on TempMailHub
- Open the generator on the TempMailHub home page.
- In Address options, switch on .Gmail for dot variants, +Gmail for plus aliases, or GoogleMail for googlemail.com addresses.
- Press GO! Generate New, then use the Copy button to copy the address.
- Paste it into the sign-up form and watch the inbox below for the confirmation email or code.
When a Gmail alias is useful
- A site rejects temporary email domains but accepts a Gmail-style address.
- You want to see which service shared your address by giving each one a different tag.
- You are testing a sign-up flow and need several distinct addresses.
Limits to know about
Some websites detect aliases and refuse them, and Gmail-style addresses are a poor fit for banking or any account you need to recover later. Inboxes on TempMailHub can be reopened by address for 30 days, so treat every address as readable by anyone who knows it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Gmail dot trick work on every site?
No. Most sites accept it, but some strip dots or reject plus signs. If one refuses, try another mode or the tempmailhub.tech domain address.
Is a plus alias the same as a dot variant?
Both reach the same Gmail mailbox, but they work differently: dots are ignored, while the text after the plus sign is a tag you can filter on.
Is it free?
Yes. Generating an address and reading its inbox is free, and no account is needed.
Back to free temp mail · Related: Temp Gmail address generator · Bulk temp mail generator
See also the Gmail generator for plus and googlemail.com versions.
Dot alias vs plus alias
- Dot alias: name@gmail.com and n.ame@gmail.com reach the same inbox, because Gmail ignores dots in the part before the @.
- Plus alias: name+shop@gmail.com also reaches name@gmail.com. The text after the plus sign works as a tag you can filter on.
Google explains the dot behaviour on its help page, Dots don't matter in Gmail addresses.
Common mistakes
- Some websites reject the plus sign. If a form says your address is invalid, try a dot variant instead.
- Some sites treat dotted addresses as different accounts, so use the same variant every time you sign in or reset a password.
- An alias is not a separate mailbox. Anyone with access to your Gmail can read it, and replies come from your main address unless you change your send-as settings.
Alias or temporary inbox?
Use an alias when you want to keep the account and still know who shared your address. Use a temporary inbox when you only need a one-off code. The guide temp mail vs Gmail alias compares the two, and what is an email alias explains how each type works.
Does the Gmail dot trick still work?
Yes. Google's own help page says dots do not matter in Gmail addresses, so john.smith@gmail.com and johnsmith@gmail.com reach the same inbox. This applies to personal Gmail accounts. Google Workspace addresses on a company or school domain can be set up differently.
What you can use it for
- Filters and labels. Give each service a different dotted version, then filter mail by the address it was sent to.
- Spotting leaks. If spam starts arriving at one dotted version, you know which site shared it.
- Sign-up forms that reject the plus sign. A dotted address looks like a normal address.
What it cannot do
Every variation shares one inbox, one password and one sender identity. It does not create a separate account and it does not hide who you are. Many large sites treat dotted versions as the same address, so you may not be able to register twice with them.
Dot trick vs plus trick vs a temp inbox
| Method | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dot trick | Dots added inside the username, same inbox | Filters and tracking sign-ups |
| Plus trick | +label added before the @, same inbox | Filters. A few forms reject the plus sign |
| Temp inbox | A separate mailbox that is deleted later | One-off codes and trials. See TempMailHub |
Gmail dot trick not working?
- Check that it is a personal @gmail.com address. Workspace domains can treat dots as different.
- If the form rejects the plus sign, use dots instead, and the other way round.
- If a site says the address is already registered, it likely treats dotted versions as one. Use a separate temp inbox for that sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gmail dot trick safe?
Mail still arrives in your own inbox, so it is safe in that sense. It is not private, because the sender still sees an address tied to your account.
Does the plus trick work in Gmail?
Yes. Adding +label before the @ delivers to the same inbox. Some sign-up forms refuse the plus sign.
Can I put a dot anywhere in the username?
You can add dots between letters, but not at the start or end, and not two in a row.
Not sure which one you need? Read temp mail vs a Gmail alias.
Last updated: 12 October 2026 · Maintained by the TempMailHub team